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Overview |
Michigan | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $232 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 4,960 students)
Michigan vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 110.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Michigan than Cedarville University ($55,002.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Cedarville University ($19,318 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 56.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($8,400 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 29.9% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($19,637 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 215 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Cedarville University (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $28,500 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $45,900)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $2,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $22,500)
- Michigan graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($207 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan 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/