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Overview |
Cleveland State | Franklin University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 31% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Franklin University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 8,044 students)
Cleveland State vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Franklin University?
- Cleveland State University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at Cleveland State than Franklin University ($17,359.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Franklin University ($15,719 vs. $18,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 6% lower than costs at Franklin University ($14,197 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Franklin University (91% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Franklin University ($9,436 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or Cleveland State .
Cleveland State vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Franklin 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 Franklin University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Franklin University (30% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Franklin University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/