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Overview |
Cleveland State | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 5,207 students)
Cleveland State vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 222.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.4% higher at Wilkes than Cleveland State University ($39,134.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Wilkes ($15,719 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 11.6% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,197 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Cleveland State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 212% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($29,441 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 25 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Cleveland State University (58% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/