Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Denison Liberty University Oberlin Kalamazoo College Taylor University Allegheny College St Olaf Beloit College Earlham Calvin University Kenyon IWU| Cedarville University | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Cedarville University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | wooster.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Cedarville University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $57,050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Wooster | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Wooster | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Wooster | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Wooster | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,967 students)
Cedarville University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Wooster than Cedarville University ($57,050.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Wooster ($25,462 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 60.7% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($8,400 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 115.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($42,315 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 68 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Cedarville University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Cedarville University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $5,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/