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Overview |
Cedarville University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $272 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Gonzaga than Cedarville University ($49,800.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Gonzaga ($25,462 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 64.2% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($8,400 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($27,601 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 36 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Cedarville University (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,394)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($232 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/