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Overview |
UM-Flint | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 22, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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 UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Cleveland State?
- University of Michigan Flint is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at UM-Flint than Cleveland State University ($24,882.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Cleveland State ($10,840 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 33.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,628 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 41.9% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($13,389 vs. $9,436)
UM-Flint vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 36 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Cleveland State University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,500)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/