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Overview |
Cleveland State | Ship | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 5,162 students)
Cleveland State vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Ship?
- Cleveland State University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Cleveland State than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,359.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Ship ($15,719 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 23% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,538 vs. $14,197)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University as Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,436 vs. $7,593)
Cleveland State vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 49 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Ship? 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 Ship and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Cleveland State University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,000 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/