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Overview |
Cedarville University | ONU | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,015 students)
Cedarville University vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at ONU than Cedarville University ($35,480.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than ONU ($25,462 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 53.6% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($8,400 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,235 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 11 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than ONU (54.4%)
Cedarville University vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or ONU? 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 ONU and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Ohio Northern University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU 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/