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Overview |
Cedarville University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,295 students)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Cedarville University is 124.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Cedarville University than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($34,498.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Cedarville University ($21,968 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 54.6% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($8,400 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 102.8% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($19,637 vs. $9,685)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 115 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Erie-Behrend College and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/