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Regent University Lee University JMU Taylor University Messiah College Columbia International University Calvin College Mason GCU William & Mary Wheaton College Tennessee| Cedarville University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedarville University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $249 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Liberty University?
- Cedarville University is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Cedarville University than Liberty University ($34,498.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Liberty University ($25,462 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 47% lower than costs at Liberty University ($8,400 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 57.5% larger than aid received Liberty University ($19,637 vs. $12,471)
Cedarville University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 99 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Liberty University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,100)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,166)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($232 vs. $249)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/