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University of Dayton Kent State Kenyon Wooster Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami Miami BGSU| Cleveland State University | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Denison | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,416 students)
Cleveland State vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Denison?
- Denison University is 394.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.6% higher at Denison than Cleveland State University ($60,000.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Denison ($15,719 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,197 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Cleveland State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 286.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($36,497 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Denison (22%)
Cleveland State vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Denison? 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 Denison and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Cleveland State University (79% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/