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Overview |
Cedarville University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Pitt?
- Cedarville University is 74.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Pitt than Cedarville University ($36,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Cedarville University ($24,286 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 47.1% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($8,400 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 79.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($19,637 vs. $10,919)
Cedarville University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 103 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Cedarville University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Cedarville University (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $12,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,909)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/