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Overview |
Cleveland State | Glenville State College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Glenville, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | glenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Glenville State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $9,704 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $17,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $8,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Glenville State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Glenville State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Glenville State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Glenville State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Glenville State College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Glenville State College | ||
| 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 Glenville State College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,630 students)
Cleveland State vs. Glenville State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Glenville State College?
- Cleveland State University is 51% more expensive to attend than Glenville State College for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Cleveland State than Glenville State College ($17,359.00 vs. $9,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Glenville State College ($15,719 vs. $17,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Glenville State College are 31.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,774 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Glenville State College than Cleveland State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Glenville State College ($9,436 vs. $8,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Glenville State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Glenville State College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 115 points higher than at Glenville State College (913)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Glenville State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Glenville State College (3.3)
Cleveland State vs. Glenville State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Glenville State College? 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 Glenville State College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Glenville State College is higher than Cleveland State University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Glenville State College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $34,900)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Glenville State College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,025)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Glenville State College graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Glenville State College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/