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Overview |
Taylor University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,398 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,140 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,140 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,888 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,698 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,229 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,076 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 1,580 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.7% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Taylor University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 2,398 students)
Taylor University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Cedarville University?
- Taylor University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($38,140.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Taylor University than Cedarville University ($38,140.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Cedarville University ($25,698 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 19.7% lower than costs at Taylor University ($9,094 vs. $10,888)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 31.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($26,229 vs. $19,938)
Taylor University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 22 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Taylor University (3.87)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Taylor University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Cedarville University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,300)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/