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University of Dayton Kent State RU JMU BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University CNU Lewis University University of Akron| Cleveland State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 4,358 students)
Cleveland State vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Longwood University?
- Cleveland State University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Longwood University than Cleveland State University ($21,690.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Longwood University ($15,719 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($14,197 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Cleveland State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($10,332 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 43 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Cleveland State University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/