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Overview |
Cedarville University | Miami | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Cedarville University | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $255 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Miami | ||
| 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
- Miami University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Miami?
- Cedarville University is 140.5% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Miami than Cedarville University ($35,371.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Cedarville University ($23,031 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 88.4% lower than costs at Miami University ($8,400 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Miami University ($19,637 vs. $14,752)
Cedarville University vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 90 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Miami? 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 Miami and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Cedarville University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,750)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/