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Overview |
Biola University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,296 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,704 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,704 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,234 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,510 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,096 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,003 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 2,405 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Biola University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Biola 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 5,296 students)
Biola University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Cedarville University?
- Biola University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($46,704.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Biola University than Cedarville University ($46,704.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Biola University ($27,047 vs. $30,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 23.5% lower than costs at Biola University ($9,094 vs. $11,234)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($28,096 vs. $19,938)
Biola University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 54 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Biola University (60.1%)
Biola University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Cedarville University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/