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Overview |
Cleveland State | JCU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,922 students)
Cleveland State vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 274.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at JCU than Cleveland State University ($45,490.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than JCU ($15,719 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 7.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,200 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 222.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($30,415 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 99 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than JCU (82.4%)
Cleveland State vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or JCU? 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 JCU and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Cleveland State University (71% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,939)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/