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Overview |
Campbellsville University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,775 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,600 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,600 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,090 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,794 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbellsville University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $222 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | 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 Campbellsville University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 11,775 students)
Campbellsville University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or Cleveland State?
- Campbellsville University is 110.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($25,600.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Campbellsville University than Cleveland State University ($25,600.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Campbellsville University ($15,719 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 56.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,090 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbellsville University than Cleveland State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 109.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($19,794 vs. $9,436)
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Campbellsville University .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 42 points higher than at Campbellsville University (986)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Campbellsville University (21)
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
Campbellsville University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Cleveland State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $2,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($19,400 vs. $21,500)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($200 vs. $222)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/