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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $222 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 14,195 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Cleveland State than CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,359.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Cleveland State ($5,972 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 26.2% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,197 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 0.3% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($9,436 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 87 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Cleveland State University (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,200)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $11,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($10,382 vs. $21,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($107 vs. $222)
- More Brooklyn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/