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Overview |
Cedarville University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 363 students)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Cedarville University is 149.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Cedarville University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($34,498.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Cedarville University ($19,505 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 45.9% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($8,400 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 91.2% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($19,637 vs. $10,269)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 226 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $9,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/