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Overview |
Cedarville University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 4,704 students)
Cedarville University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Lipscomb?
- Cedarville University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Cedarville University than Lipscomb University ($34,498.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Lipscomb ($25,462 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 67.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($8,400 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,404 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 7 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Lipscomb University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/