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Overview |
Cedarville University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1075/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 3,813 students)
Cedarville University vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or University of St Thomas?
- Cedarville University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($35,878.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Cedarville University than University of St Thomas ($35,878.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Cedarville University ($20,469 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 12.7% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,094 vs. $10,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 18.8% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($23,688 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 66 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Cedarville University vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of St Thomas (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $11,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $45,900)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/