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Overview |
Covenant College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 928 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,270 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,270 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,272 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,471 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,957 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 751 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 614 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.1% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1390 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Covenant College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Covenant College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Covenant College based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 928 students)
Covenant College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Cedarville University?
- Covenant College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($39,270.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Covenant College than Cedarville University ($39,270.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Covenant College than Cedarville University ($25,471 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 34.9% lower than costs at Covenant College ($9,094 vs. $12,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Covenant College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 40.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($27,957 vs. $19,938)
Covenant College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 20 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Covenant College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Covenant College (3.7)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Covenant College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant College or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Covenant College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $300 more per year than Covenant College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,600)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Covenant College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/