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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Wright State| Cleveland State University | Hondros College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Hondros College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | hondros.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Hondros College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $26,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $6,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Hondros College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 312 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 83.6% | ||
| 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 | Hondros College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Hondros College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Hondros College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Hondros College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Hondros College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Hondros College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,643 students)
Cleveland State vs. Hondros College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Hondros College?
- Hondros College is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Hondros College than Cleveland State University ($17,568.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Hondros College ($15,719 vs. $26,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hondros College are 74.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,142 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Hondros College (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Hondros College ($9,436 vs. $6,769)
Cleveland State vs. Hondros College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Hondros College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hondros College or Cleveland State .
- Hondros College has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Hondros College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Hondros 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 Hondros College and Cleveland State.
- Hondros College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Hondros College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hondros College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/