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Overview |
Cedarville University | BC | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Cedarville University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 1,436 students)
Cedarville University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at BC than Cedarville University ($40,300.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Cedarville University ($19,660 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 58% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,094 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 82.3% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($36,350 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 135 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Cedarville University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or BC? 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 BC and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Bridgewater College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $2,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,100)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/