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Overview |
ATU | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 14,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $12,503 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $17,863 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $16,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $10,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
ATU | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 10,274 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 9,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $222 |
Diversity |
ATU | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 108.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($12,503.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Cleveland State than Arkansas Tech University ($17,863.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Cleveland State ($11,443 vs. $16,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 49.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,852 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Cleveland State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,148 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Cleveland State (95.5%)
ATU vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Cleveland State University (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($183 vs. $222)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/