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Overview |
Cedarville University | TCU | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at TCU than Cedarville University ($53,890.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than TCU ($25,462 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 69.6% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($8,400 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($28,048 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 51 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than TCU (56.1%)
Cedarville University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or TCU? 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 TCU and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Cedarville University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $45,900)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- TCU 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 TCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/