Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wisconsin Purdue ISU Michigan Georgia Tech UT Austin UIC Loyola Ohio State IU Minnesota ISU| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | Cedarville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Illinois | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Illinois | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $34,498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois | Cedarville University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Cedarville University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Illinois | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Cedarville University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois | Cedarville University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 4,960 students)
Illinois vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 176.6% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Cedarville University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($34,498.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Cedarville University ($14,544 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 51.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($8,400 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($19,637 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 136 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Cedarville University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $20,600 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $45,900)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Illinois graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/