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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Augustana| Cleveland State University | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Carthage | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Cleveland State | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,667 students)
Cleveland State vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 184.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at Carthage than Cleveland State University ($34,500.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Carthage ($15,719 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 12.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,648 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 117.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($20,535 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 117 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Cleveland State vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Cleveland State University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/