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Overview |
BGSU | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BGSU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 62% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 4,960 students)
BGSU vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 206.1% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Cedarville University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($34,498.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Cedarville University ($20,485 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 49.8% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 120.7% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($19,637 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 157 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
BGSU vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU 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 BGSU.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $2,300 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,600)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/