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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 | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Carlow University | ||
| 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,104 students)
Cleveland State vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 166.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Carlow University than Cleveland State University ($32,402.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Carlow University ($15,719 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 9.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,014 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 183.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($26,713 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 56 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Cleveland State University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,900)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/