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Overview |
Cedarville University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 504 students)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Penn State Beaver?
- Cedarville University is 159.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($35,878.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Cedarville University than Penn State Beaver ($35,878.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Cedarville University ($19,329 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 41.3% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($9,094 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 126.1% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($19,938 vs. $8,820)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 170 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Penn State Beaver (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver 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/