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Overview |
Cedarville University | SVU | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $244 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,053 students)
Cedarville University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or SVU?
- Cedarville University is 82.9% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Cedarville University than Southern Virginia University ($34,498.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Cedarville University ($23,274 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 8.9% lower than costs at Southern Virginia University ($8,400 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 139.8% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($19,637 vs. $8,188)
Cedarville University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 128 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or SVU? 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 SVU and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Southern Virginia University (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $5,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,600)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,654)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/