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Overview |
CCSJ | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 674 | 14,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,500 | $12,503 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,500 | $17,863 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,377 | $16,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,343 | $10,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
CCSJ | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,274 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSJ | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $222 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CCSJ | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 674 students)
CCSJ vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or Cleveland State?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 72% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($21,500.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at CCSJ than Cleveland State University ($21,500.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than CCSJ ($16,307 vs. $17,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 47.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,000 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 41.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($14,343 vs. $10,148)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ 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 CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (30% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $2,600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,200)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/