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Overview |
AU | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $232 |
Diversity |
AU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 62% | ||
Campus |
AU | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 4,960 students)
AU vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Cedarville University?
- American University is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at AU than Cedarville University ($53,070.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than AU ($25,462 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 87% lower than costs at American University ($8,400 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($27,138 vs. $19,637)
AU vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 83 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at AU (3.7)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Cedarville University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,250)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($232 vs. $250)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/