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Overview |
Cedarville University | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 5,374 students)
Cedarville University vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Ohio State?
- Cedarville University is 203.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($35,878.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Ohio State than Cedarville University ($37,332.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Cedarville University ($19,575 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 56.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($9,094 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 69.1% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($19,938 vs. $11,791)
Cedarville University vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 126 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
Cedarville University vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Cedarville University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,900)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/