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Overview |
Cedarville University | Denison | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,416 students)
Cedarville University vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Denison?
- Denison University is 73.9% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Denison than Cedarville University ($60,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Denison ($25,462 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 71.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($8,400 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 85.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($36,497 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Denison (22%)
Cedarville University vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Denison? 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 Denison and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Cedarville University (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison 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/