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Overview |
Cleveland State | VMI | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 69% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,512 students)
Cleveland State vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or VMI?
- Cleveland State University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.1% higher at VMI than Cleveland State University ($39,590.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than VMI ($15,719 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 33% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,674 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Virginia Military Institute (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 102.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($19,111 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 111 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than VMI (71.1%)
Cleveland State vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or VMI? 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 VMI and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Cleveland State University (69% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $17,900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/