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Overview |
Kentucky | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $232 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 4,960 students)
Kentucky vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 200.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Cedarville University than University of Kentucky ($34,498.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Cedarville University ($18,693 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 74.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,400 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 39.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($19,637 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 26 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Kentucky vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of Kentucky (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,750)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/