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Overview |
Cedarville University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 2,319 students)
Cedarville University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Chatham than Cedarville University ($42,250.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Chatham ($27,047 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 57.5% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,094 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($27,984 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Chatham (3.86)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Cedarville University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Chatham University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Chatham 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 Chatham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/