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Overview |
Cedarville University | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,656 students)
Cedarville University vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Franciscan?
- Cedarville University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Cedarville University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($34,498.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Cedarville University ($25,310 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 11.8% lower than costs at Franciscan University of Steubenville ($8,400 vs. $9,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 17% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($19,637 vs. $16,779)
Cedarville University vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 4 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Franciscan (3.78)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Cedarville University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/