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Overview |
Cedarville University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1050/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,299 students)
Cedarville University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Wittenberg University than Cedarville University ($42,260.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Cedarville University ($22,912 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 34.3% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($8,400 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 66.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($32,632 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Cedarville University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/