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Overview |
DU | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
DU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
DU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 62% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 4,960 students)
DU vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Cedarville University?
- University of Denver is 60.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at DU than Cedarville University ($55,260.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than DU ($25,462 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 84.2% lower than costs at University of Denver ($8,400 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 57.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,954 vs. $19,637)
DU vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 80 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming DU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
DU vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Cedarville University (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $17,500 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,199 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,699)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/