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Overview |
UIC | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
UIC | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 62% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 4,960 students)
UIC vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 214.5% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Cedarville University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($34,498.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Cedarville University ($10,384 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 71.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($8,400 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 42.2% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($19,637 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 77 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
UIC vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $16,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/