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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY at Fredonia | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,491 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Cleveland State than SUNY at Fredonia ($17,359.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than SUNY at Fredonia ($15,719 vs. $15,795)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 0.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($14,180 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Cleveland State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 14.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($10,794 vs. $9,436)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 22 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Cleveland State University (63% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/