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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 | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | CUW | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 4,988 students)
Cleveland State vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 169.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at CUW than Cleveland State University ($32,770.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than CUW ($15,719 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 16.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,160 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 148.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($23,477 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 38 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming CUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than CUW (70.4%)
Cleveland State vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or CUW? 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 CUW and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Cleveland State University (58% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $1,900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,925)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/