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Overview |
Cedarville University | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1060/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,283 students)
Cedarville University vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Carroll University than Cedarville University ($35,360.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Carroll University ($25,462 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 37.7% lower than costs at Carroll University ($8,400 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($23,933 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 82 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Carroll University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carroll University and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Carroll University (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,200)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/