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Overview |
Cedarville University | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,992 students)
Cedarville University vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 77.1% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at Oberlin than Cedarville University ($61,106.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Oberlin ($25,462 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 118.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($8,400 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 78.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($35,040 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 188 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) 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 Oberlin (3.67)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Cedarville University (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,579)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/