Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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 | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Cleveland State | LVC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | lvc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Cleveland State | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $47,240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | LVC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | LVC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Cleveland State | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | LVC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | LVC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,080 students)
Cleveland State vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 289% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.1% higher at LVC than Cleveland State University ($47,240.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than LVC ($15,719 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 7.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,220 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 273.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($35,245 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than LVC (76.7%)
Cleveland State vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or LVC? 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 LVC and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Cleveland State University (73% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/