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Kenyon University of Dayton Kent State Denison Grinnell Case Western Macalester College Vassar Carleton College BGSU UC Ohio State| Cleveland State University | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,992 students)
Cleveland State vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 403.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252% higher at Oberlin than Cleveland State University ($61,106.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Oberlin ($15,719 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 29.5% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,197 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 271.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($35,040 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 329 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Cleveland State vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Cleveland State University (88% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,900)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,579)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/