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Overview |
Cleveland State | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $319 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 623 students)
Cleveland State vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 153% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Bethany College than Cleveland State University ($30,720.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Bethany College ($15,719 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 19.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,900 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 218% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($30,005 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 121 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Cleveland State vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Cleveland State University (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $200 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $44,000)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $9,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,884)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($222 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/