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Overview |
Cedarville University | Belmont | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $225 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Belmont than Cedarville University ($38,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Belmont ($25,462 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 62.7% lower than costs at Belmont University ($8,400 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($22,080 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 11 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is the same as at Belmont University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $45,900)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $720 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $22,500)
- Belmont graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($225 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/