by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Cedarville worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Cedarville is ranked #2,334 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Ohio, it ranks #103 of 139 for value.
These Cedarville majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 1 |
| Sacred Music | #2 of 4 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | #4 of 4 |
| Medical Assisting | #4 of 4 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | #11 of 12 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | #29 of 45 |
| Biblical Studies | #29 of 45 |
| Industrial Design | #39 of 62 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | #55 of 94 |
| Media Arts | #79 of 118 |
Read the full Cedarville value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Cedarville University is ranked #12 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #103 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Cedarville financial aid page to be sure.
Cedarville University is ranked #2,334 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Cedarville University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Cedarville costs about $24,965. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $99,861 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $49,327 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,468 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,965 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $99,861 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Cedarville net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Cedarville costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Cedarville degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $197,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $99,861 | #2,334 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,872 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $197,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $99,861 | #103 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,872 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Cedarville shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20,956 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,952 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,141 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,138 |
| Over $110K | $28,319 |
About 98% of Cedarville undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,738 per year. Get more details on the Cedarville financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Cedarville cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.