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Overview |
Davidson | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $232 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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 Davidson based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Cedarville University?
- Davidson College is 63.9% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Davidson than Cedarville University ($56,550.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Davidson ($25,462 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 87.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($8,400 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 136.8% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($46,496 vs. $19,637)
Davidson vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 186 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Cedarville University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $45,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/