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Overview |
William Carey University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmcarey.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Carey University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,500 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,500 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,463 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,271 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,331 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
William Carey University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 517 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 277 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1130/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
William Carey University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Carey University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,192 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $232 |
Diversity |
William Carey University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
William Carey University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 62% | ||
Campus |
William Carey 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Carey University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 4,960 students)
William Carey University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Carey University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 155.5% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.5% higher at Cedarville University than William Carey University ($34,498.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than Cedarville University ($15,271 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 12.6% lower than costs at Cedarville University ($7,463 vs. $8,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 47.3% larger than aid received William Carey University ($19,637 vs. $13,331)
William Carey University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Carey University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or William Carey University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 98 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
William Carey University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Carey 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 William Carey University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than William Carey University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $5,000 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $2,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,192 vs. $22,500)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/