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Overview |
Cleveland State | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $346 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 697 students)
Cleveland State vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Cleveland State University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Cleveland State than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($17,359.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Cleveland State ($11,588 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 26.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,262 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Cleveland State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is 43.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($13,571 vs. $9,436)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
Cleveland State vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (30% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $30,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $33,500)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $346)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/