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Overview |
John Brown University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
John Brown University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
John Brown University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $232 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
John Brown University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 62% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than John Brown University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,326 students)
John Brown University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Cedarville University than John Brown University ($34,498.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Brown University than Cedarville University ($20,997 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 18.1% lower than costs at John Brown University ($8,400 vs. $9,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than John Brown University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Brown University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($21,131 vs. $19,637)
John Brown University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 40 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at John Brown University (3.77)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than John Brown University (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than John Brown University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $45,900)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,943 vs. $22,500)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($226 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Brown University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/