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Overview |
Cleveland State | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 4,665 students)
Cleveland State vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 193.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Gannon University than Cleveland State University ($35,620.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Gannon University ($15,719 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 8.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,197 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 177.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($26,172 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 7 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Cleveland State vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Cleveland State University (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/