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Overview |
Cleveland State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #470 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $25,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 2,127 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1068/1233 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Cleveland State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,027 students)
Cleveland State vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 177.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Cleveland State University ($33,750.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than College of Mount St. Joseph ($15,719 vs. $17,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 33.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,650 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 166.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,149 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
Cleveland State vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Cleveland State University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from College of Mount St. Joseph earn on average $500 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph 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/