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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly Liberty University| University of San Diego | Cedarville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $232 |
Diversity |
USD | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
USD | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 62% | ||
Campus |
USD | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 4,960 students)
USD vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Cedarville University?
- University of San Diego is 56% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at USD than Cedarville University ($53,810.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than USD ($25,462 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 102.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($8,400 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 85.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($36,408 vs. $19,637)
USD vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 67 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Cedarville University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $24,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $404 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,904)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($232 vs. $236)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/