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Overview |
Cedarville University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,903 students)
Cedarville University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Southern Adventist University?
- Cedarville University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Cedarville University than Southern Adventist University ($34,498.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Cedarville University ($24,332 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 0.8% lower than costs at Cedarville University ($8,330 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 40.3% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($19,637 vs. $14,000)
Cedarville University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Southern Adventist University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,600)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,500)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/