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Overview |
Berea College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Berea, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berea.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berea College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,300 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,300 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,742 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,020 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,298 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berea College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,217 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 545 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1136/1298 | 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 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Berea College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berea College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,800 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $232 |
Diversity |
Berea College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Berea College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Berea College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,433 students)
Berea College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berea College or Cedarville University?
- Berea College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Berea College than Cedarville University ($44,300.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than Cedarville University ($2,020 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 8.5% lower than costs at Cedarville University ($7,742 vs. $8,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berea College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 181.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($55,298 vs. $19,637)
Berea College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berea College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Berea College .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 52 points higher than at Berea College (1117)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Berea College (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Berea College (3.62)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Berea College (24.6%)
Berea College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berea College 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 Berea College.
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $16,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($5,800 vs. $22,500)
- Berea College graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($59 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berea College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/