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Overview |
Cedarville University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $129 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,374 students)
Cedarville University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Jefferson than Cedarville University ($44,400.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Jefferson ($27,047 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 89.6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($9,094 vs. $17,246)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 65.8% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($33,063 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Cedarville University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Cedarville University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $77,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $45,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($129 vs. $232)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/