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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 62% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 4,960 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 147.8% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Cedarville University than University of Michigan Dearborn ($34,498.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Cedarville University ($12,444 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Michigan Dearborn ($8,400 vs. $9,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 82.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($19,637 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 64 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $6,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,750)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/