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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 | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $327 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,596 students)
Cleveland State vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 155.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Alverno College than Cleveland State University ($31,008.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Alverno College ($15,719 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 64.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,620 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 163.2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,833 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 118 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than Cleveland State University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,100)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $10,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,693)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($222 vs. $327)
- More Alverno 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/