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Overview |
Cedarville University | WLC | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,086 students)
Cedarville University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or WLC?
- Cedarville University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Cedarville University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($34,498.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Cedarville University ($22,682 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 35.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($8,400 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($23,128 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 68 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or WLC? 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 WLC and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $2,900 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,000)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/