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Overview |
Cedarville University | UC | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | UC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Cedarville University | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or UC?
- Cedarville University is 200% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Cedarville University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($34,498.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Cedarville University ($20,149 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 53% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 124.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($19,637 vs. $8,733)
Cedarville University vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 4 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or UC? 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 UC and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $300 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,600)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/