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Overview |
Cleveland State | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,117 | 3,750 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,503 | $32,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,863 | $32,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,307 | $24,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,148 | $18,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 2,265 | ||
| Admitted | 9,810 | 1,636 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 3,750 students)
Cleveland State vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 156.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,070.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Franciscan than Cleveland State University ($32,070.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Franciscan ($16,307 vs. $24,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 54.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,540 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 82.9% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($18,561 vs. $10,148)
Cleveland State vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 137 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
Cleveland State vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Cleveland State University (70% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,800)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franciscan graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Franciscan graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/