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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 | King College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | King College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | King College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland State | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | King College | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,357 students)
Cleveland State vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or King College?
- King College is 163% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at King College than Cleveland State University ($31,942.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than King College ($15,719 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 42.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,960 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than King College (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 140.7% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($22,715 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 23 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than King College (60.8%)
Cleveland State vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or King College? 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 King College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Cleveland State University (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than King College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than King College graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/