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Overview |
Cleveland State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 8,816 students)
Cleveland State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Cleveland State University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Cleveland State than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($17,359.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,719 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 13.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,542 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,436 vs. $8,697)
Cleveland State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 73 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Cleveland State University (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/