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Overview |
Cincinnati Bible College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 776 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccuniversity.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cincinnati Bible College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,880 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,880 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,860 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
Cincinnati Bible College | 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 | 3.08 | 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 |
Cincinnati Bible College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cincinnati Bible College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,592 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cincinnati Bible College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cincinnati Bible College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cincinnati Bible College | 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 Cincinnati Bible College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 776 students)
Cincinnati Bible College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cincinnati Bible College or Cleveland State?
- Cincinnati Christian University is 39% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($16,880.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Cleveland State than Cincinnati Christian University ($17,359.00 vs. $16,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cincinnati Christian University are 60.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,860 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Cincinnati Christian University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received Cincinnati Christian University ($9,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cincinnati Bible College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Cincinnati Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 23 points higher than at Cincinnati Bible College (1005)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (3.08)
Cincinnati Bible College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cincinnati Bible College 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 Cincinnati Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Cincinnati Bible College is higher than Cleveland State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Cincinnati Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,592)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($222 vs. $264)
- More Cincinnati Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/