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Overview |
Cleveland State | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 43 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 43 students)
Cleveland State vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Fairfax University of America?
- Cleveland State University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Fairfax University of America for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Cleveland State than Fairfax University of America ($17,359.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 107% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($6,860 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Fairfax University of America (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($9,436 vs. $0)
Cleveland State vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or Cleveland State .
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
Cleveland State vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and Cleveland State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/