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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 | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | D&E College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $245 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Cleveland State | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 650 students)
Cleveland State vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 146% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at D&E College than Cleveland State University ($29,880.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than D&E College ($15,719 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 40.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,125 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 166.2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,119 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 100 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Cleveland State vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Cleveland State University (36% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,500)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,712)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/