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Overview |
UNCSA | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 452.2% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($35,878.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Cedarville University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($35,878.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Cedarville University ($11,163 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 47.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($9,094 vs. $13,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 57.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($19,938 vs. $12,649)
UNCSA vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 61 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $6,800 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,100)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/