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Overview |
Cedarville University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Tennessee?
- Cedarville University is 204.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Cedarville University than The University of Tennessee ($34,498.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Cedarville University ($21,880 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 44.6% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($8,400 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 85.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($19,637 vs. $10,593)
Cedarville University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 45 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than The University of Tennessee (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $10,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,900)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee 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/