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Overview |
Cleveland State | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Dickinson College | ||
| 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 Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,137 students)
Cleveland State vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 400.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.1% higher at Dickinson College than Cleveland State University ($60,776.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Dickinson College ($15,719 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,197 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Cleveland State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 319.2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($39,554 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Cleveland State .
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Cleveland State vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Cleveland State University (84% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,200)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/