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Overview |
Cleveland State | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Heidelberg University | ||
| 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,086 students)
Cleveland State vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 170.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at Heidelberg University than Cleveland State University ($32,900.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Heidelberg University ($15,719 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 26% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,270 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 181.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($26,562 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 5 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Heidelberg University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Cleveland State University (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/