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Overview |
Cedarville University | Bob Jones University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | bju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Bob Jones University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $19,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $19,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $18,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $13,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Bob Jones University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $196 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Bob Jones University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Bob Jones University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,095 students)
Cedarville University vs. Bob Jones University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Bob Jones University?
- Cedarville University is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Bob Jones University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Cedarville University than Bob Jones University ($34,498.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bob Jones University than Cedarville University ($18,733 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 11.3% lower than costs at Bob Jones University ($8,400 vs. $9,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Bob Jones University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Bob Jones University ($19,637 vs. $13,717)
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Bob Jones University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bob Jones University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 120 points higher than at Bob Jones University (1049)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bob Jones University (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bob Jones University (3.7)
Cedarville University vs. Bob Jones University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Bob Jones 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 Bob Jones University and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Bob Jones University (68% vs. 62%)
- Bob Jones University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,500)
- Bob Jones University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bob Jones University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/