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Overview |
Cedarville University | JCU | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,922 students)
Cedarville University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at JCU than Cedarville University ($45,490.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than JCU ($25,462 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 57.1% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($8,400 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,415 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 42 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or JCU? 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 JCU and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Cedarville University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,939)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/