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Overview |
Cedarville University | Wright State | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Wright State?
- Cedarville University is 219% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Cedarville University than Wright State University Main Campus ($34,498.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Cedarville University ($15,650 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 27.2% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 121.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($19,637 vs. $8,867)
Cedarville University vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 135 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,400)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/