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Michigan State University of Dayton Kent State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan BGSU UC| Grand Valley State University | Cleveland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 14,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $12,503 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $17,863 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $16,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $10,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 88% |
Admission |
GVSU | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 10,274 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 9,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
GVSU | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 14,117 students)
GVSU vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Cleveland State?
- Grand Valley State University is 17% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($14,628.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at GVSU than Cleveland State University ($20,820.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than GVSU ($16,307 vs. $17,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 32.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,142 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Grand Valley State University (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($10,148 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 62 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU 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 (95.5%) than GVSU (94.7%)
GVSU vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Cleveland State University (63% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/