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Overview |
UChicago | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UChicago | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $232 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
UChicago | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 62% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 4,960 students)
UChicago vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Cedarville University?
- University of Chicago is 77.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at UChicago than Cedarville University ($61,179.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than UChicago ($25,462 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 119% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($8,400 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 146.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($48,422 vs. $19,637)
UChicago vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 337 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Cedarville University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $52,600 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $45,900)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,500)
- UChicago graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/