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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 | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 75% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 83% | ||
| 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% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Kettering College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 832 students)
Cleveland State vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Kettering College?
- Kettering College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($14,664.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Cleveland State than Kettering College ($17,359.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Kettering College ($15,719 vs. $16,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 66.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,538 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Kettering College (91% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($11,401 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Cleveland State vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Kettering 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 Kettering College and Cleveland State.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $7,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,977)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/