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Georgia State KSU University of Dayton Kent State Georgia VSU North Georgia BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University| Georgia Southern University | Cleveland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
GS | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
GS | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
GS | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 14,385 students)
GS vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 177.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Cleveland State than Georgia Southern University ($17,359.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Cleveland State ($15,352 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 37.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,316 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Cleveland State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,436 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 61 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
GS vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Cleveland State University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/