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Overview |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,595 students)
Indiana Tech vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or Cleveland State?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 139.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Indiana Tech than Cleveland State University ($29,064.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Indiana Tech ($15,719 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 30.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,854 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 110% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($19,813 vs. $9,436)
Indiana Tech vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Indiana Tech .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 66 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (30% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,862)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/