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Overview |
USF | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
USF | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USF | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 62% | ||
Campus |
USF | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 4,960 students)
USF vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Cedarville University?
- University of San Francisco is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at USF than Cedarville University ($54,980.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than USF ($25,462 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 97% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($8,400 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 57.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,916 vs. $19,637)
USF vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 3 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming USF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
USF vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Cedarville University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $24,500 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/