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Overview |
Cedarville University | Union University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $256 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Union University | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,731 students)
Cedarville University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Union University?
- Union University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Union University than Cedarville University ($35,500.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Union University ($25,462 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 27.9% lower than costs at Union University ($8,400 vs. $10,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($28,520 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 6 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Union University (52.6%)
Cedarville University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Union 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 Union University and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Union University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,840)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/