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Overview |
ASU | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
ASU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 59% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 5,374 students)
ASU vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 745.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($35,878.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Cedarville University than Appalachian State University ($35,878.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Cedarville University ($14,712 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 34.8% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($9,094 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 159.7% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($19,938 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 12 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
ASU vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Appalachian State University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $4,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/