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Overview |
Cedarville University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Penn State?
- Cedarville University is 87.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Penn State than Cedarville University ($35,946.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Penn State ($25,462 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 51.7% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 95.1% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($19,637 vs. $10,066)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 33 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Cedarville University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $9,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/