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Overview |
Cleveland State | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 767 students)
Cleveland State vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 156.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Cleveland State University ($31,200.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Alderson Broaddus College ($15,719 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 39.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,170 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 161.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,656 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 48 points higher than at Alderson Broaddus College (980)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Cleveland State vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Cleveland State University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/