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Overview |
Cedarville University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Seattle U than Cedarville University ($50,328.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Seattle U ($25,462 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 61% lower than costs at Seattle University ($8,400 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 57.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,917 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 23 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Cedarville University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/