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Overview |
Cleveland State | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 6,509 students)
Cleveland State vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or PennWest California?
- Cleveland State University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Cleveland State than PennWest California ($17,359.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 36.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,416 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than PennWest California (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 106 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at PennWest California (3.31)
Cleveland State vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Cleveland State University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,500)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/