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Overview |
Cleveland State | BBC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $182 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 552 students)
Cleveland State vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 144.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at BBC than Cleveland State University ($29,700.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than BBC ($15,719 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 94.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($7,300 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 109.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($19,782 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at BBC (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than BBC (65.2%)
Cleveland State vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or BBC? 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 BBC and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Cleveland State University (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $3,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($17,688 vs. $21,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($182 vs. $222)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/