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Overview |
Cleveland State | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Cleveland State | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,991 students)
Cleveland State vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 238.4% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.8% higher at DeSales University than Cleveland State University ($41,100.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than DeSales University ($15,719 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 5.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,500 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 194.9% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($27,824 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 26 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Cleveland State vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Cleveland State University (69% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/