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Overview |
Cedarville University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $144 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 68.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Vanderbilt than Cedarville University ($58,130.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Vanderbilt ($25,462 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 136.5% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($8,400 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 174.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($53,932 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 329 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Vanderbilt (3.89)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Cedarville University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Cedarville University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $37,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $45,900)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($144 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/