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Overview |
Cedarville University | VMI | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cedarville University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | VMI | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,512 students)
Cedarville University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or VMI?
- Cedarville University is 252.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at VMI than Cedarville University ($39,590.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Cedarville University ($18,129 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 27.1% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($8,400 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($19,637 vs. $19,111)
Cedarville University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 30 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or VMI? 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 VMI and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Cedarville University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $16,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VMI students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/