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Overview |
Cleveland State | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Eastern University | ||
| 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 Eastern University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 5,769 students)
Cleveland State vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 195.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at Eastern University than Cleveland State University ($35,864.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Eastern University ($15,719 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 14.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,424 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 170.7% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,542 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 2 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Cleveland State vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Eastern University? 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 Eastern University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Cleveland State University (67% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/