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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Wright State| Cleveland State University | Albright College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Albright College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,498 students)
Cleveland State vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Albright College?
- Albright College is 122.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Albright College than Cleveland State University ($27,020.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Albright College ($15,719 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Albright College ($14,197 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 127% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($21,420 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Albright College (84.9%)
Cleveland State vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Albright College? 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 Albright College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than Cleveland State University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/