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Overview |
Cedarville University | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,353 students)
Cedarville University vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Allegheny College than Cedarville University ($52,950.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Allegheny College ($25,462 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 64.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($8,400 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 116.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($42,599 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Cedarville University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/