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Overview |
Cedarville University | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Aquinas 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 342 students)
Cedarville University vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Aquinas College?
- Cedarville University is 61.6% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Cedarville University than Aquinas College ($34,498.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Cedarville University ($20,892 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 5.4% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($8,400 vs. $8,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($19,637 vs. $12,820)
Cedarville University vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 54 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Cedarville University vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Aquinas College (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,900)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/