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Overview |
Cedarville University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 2,277 students)
Cedarville University vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Washington and Lee than Cedarville University ($63,315.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Cedarville University ($24,667 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 94.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($9,094 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 192.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($58,323 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 226 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Cedarville University vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Cedarville University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $43,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $45,900)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/