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Overview |
Cedarville University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $271 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 73.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Cedarville University ($59,864.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Carnegie Mellon ($25,462 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 96.3% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($8,400 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 123.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($43,966 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 279 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Carnegie Mellon (3.89)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Cedarville University vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Cedarville University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $56,800 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,250)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($232 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/