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Overview |
Northwestern | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 4,960 students)
Northwestern vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Cedarville University?
- Northwestern University is 80.9% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Northwestern than Cedarville University ($62,391.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Cedarville University ($22,095 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 131.4% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($8,400 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 214.3% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($61,716 vs. $19,637)
Northwestern vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 291 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Cedarville University (94% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $43,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $45,900)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $3,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $22,500)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($200 vs. $232)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/