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Overview |
Cleveland State | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Brookfield, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $17,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $9,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 61 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 58 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 69% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $245 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| 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 Herzing University-Brookfield based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 394 students)
Cleveland State vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Herzing University-Brookfield?
- Cleveland State University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Brookfield for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Cleveland State than Herzing University Brookfield ($17,359.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Herzing University-Brookfield ($15,719 vs. $17,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Brookfield are 53.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,243 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Brookfield than Cleveland State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Herzing University Brookfield students is 5.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,964 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Herzing University-Brookfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Brookfield or Cleveland State .
- Herzing University-Brookfield has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Herzing University-Brookfield? 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 Herzing University-Brookfield and Cleveland State.
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $800 more per year than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,400)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,213 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,713)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Brookfield students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/