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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Centra College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $124 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 227 students)
Cleveland State vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Centra College?
- Cleveland State University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Cleveland State than Centra College ($17,359.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Centra College ($15,719 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 50.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,406 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Centra College ($9,436 vs. $6,495)
Cleveland State vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Cleveland State .
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Centra College (40%)
Cleveland State vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Centra 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 Centra College and Cleveland State.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,200)
- Centra College students graduate with a $9,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($12,042 vs. $21,500)
- Centra College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($124 vs. $222)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/