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Overview |
Cedarville University | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Ohio University?
- Cedarville University is 158.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Cedarville University than Ohio University Main Campus ($34,498.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Cedarville University ($20,207 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 46.9% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 108.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($19,637 vs. $9,416)
Cedarville University vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 61 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ohio University 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 Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/