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Overview |
Cedarville University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Cedarville University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Purdue?
- Cedarville University is 255% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Cedarville University than Purdue University Main Campus ($34,498.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Cedarville University ($12,576 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 19.4% lower than costs at Purdue University Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $10,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 119.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($19,637 vs. $8,950)
Cedarville University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 62 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Cedarville University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is the same as at Purdue University Main Campus (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $15,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $45,900)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Purdue graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/