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Overview |
Louisville | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $232 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 4,960 students)
Louisville vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 179.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Cedarville University than University of Louisville ($34,498.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Cedarville University ($19,327 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 27% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($8,400 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 60.7% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($19,637 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 10 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Louisville vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of Louisville (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $700 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $22,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/