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Overview |
Anderson University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 14,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $12,503 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $17,863 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $16,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $10,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 10,274 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 9,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Cleveland State?
- Anderson University is 176.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Anderson University than Cleveland State University ($34,590.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Anderson University ($16,307 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 20.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,250 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 167.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($27,121 vs. $10,148)
Anderson University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 22 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Cleveland State University (63% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,400)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/