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Overview |
Asbury University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1130/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Cedarville University than Asbury University ($34,498.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Cedarville University ($21,506 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 2.8% lower than costs at Asbury University ($8,400 vs. $8,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,888 vs. $19,637)
Asbury University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 68 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Asbury University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Cedarville University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,500)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,943)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/