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Overview |
Cedarville University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Cleveland State?
- Cedarville University is 184.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at Cedarville University than Cleveland State University ($34,498.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Cedarville University ($15,719 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 69% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,400 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 108.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($19,637 vs. $9,436)
Cedarville University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 141 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Cleveland State University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/