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University of Dayton EWU Washington State Kent State Western Washington University BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron| Cleveland State University | Central Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,117 | 8,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,503 | $7,021 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,863 | $24,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,307 | $15,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,148 | $8,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 90% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 9,810 | 6,161 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $214 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 8,796 students)
Cleveland State vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Central Washington University?
- Cleveland State University is 78.1% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($12,503.00 vs. $7,021.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Central Washington University than Cleveland State University ($24,600.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Cleveland State ($15,558 vs. $16,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($14,760 vs. $16,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than Cleveland State University (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($10,148 vs. $8,970)
Cleveland State vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 50 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Central Washington University (90.2%)
Cleveland State vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Cleveland State University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,200)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $763 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($20,737 vs. $21,500)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/