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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Liberty University Purdue UChicago Taylor University Illinois Michigan ISU| Illinois Institute of Technology | Cedarville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
IIT | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
IIT | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 62% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 4,960 students)
IIT vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Cedarville University?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at IIT than Cedarville University ($48,670.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than IIT ($25,462 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 85.4% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($8,400 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 104.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($40,243 vs. $19,637)
IIT vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 82 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming IIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at IIT (3.84)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $33,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/