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Overview |
Cedarville University | Messiah College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #358 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $38,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $38,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $24,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $27,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 2,438 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 1,936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Messiah College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,231 students)
Cedarville University vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Messiah College?
- Messiah College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($38,550.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Messiah College than Cedarville University ($38,550.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messiah College than Cedarville University ($24,120 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 37.6% lower than costs at Messiah College ($8,400 vs. $11,560)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Messiah College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Messiah College students is 40.1% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($27,519 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 40 points higher than at Messiah College (1129)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Messiah College (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Messiah College (3.8)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Messiah College? 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 Messiah College and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is higher than Cedarville University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Messiah College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,989)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Messiah College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/