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Overview |
Cedarville University | OWU | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,410 students)
Cedarville University vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at OWU than Cedarville University ($49,262.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than OWU ($25,462 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 63.6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($8,400 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 87.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($36,757 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than OWU (52.2%)
Cedarville University vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or OWU? 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 OWU and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/