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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 Wright State| Cleveland State University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Concord University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,748 students)
Cleveland State vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Concord University?
- Cleveland State University is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Concord University than Cleveland State University ($18,780.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Cleveland State ($8,464 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 40.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,090 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Cleveland State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($11,120 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 34 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Concord 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 Concord University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Cleveland State University (34% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Concord University 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/