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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 | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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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 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % 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 Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Clarion based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,922 students)
Cleveland State vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or PennWest Clarion?
- Cleveland State University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Cleveland State than PennWest Clarion ($17,359.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 9.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,930 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than PennWest Clarion (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($9,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 94 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
Cleveland State vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or PennWest Clarion? 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 Clarion and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Cleveland State University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/