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Overview |
Cedarville University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $247 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Virginia Tech?
- Cedarville University is 185% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Cedarville University than Virginia Tech ($34,498.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Cedarville University ($19,301 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 51% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($8,400 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 156.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($19,637 vs. $7,649)
Cedarville University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 41 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Cedarville University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Cedarville University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $19,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,966)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($232 vs. $247)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/