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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $222 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Cleveland State?
- Catholic University of America is 336.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.5% higher at Catholic University of America than Cleveland State University ($53,040.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Catholic University of America ($15,719 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,197 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 265.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($34,449 vs. $9,436)
Catholic University of America vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Catholic University of America vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Cleveland State University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $14,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,106)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/