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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 | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Keystone College | ||
| 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 Keystone College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,131 students)
Cleveland State vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Keystone College?
- Keystone College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($14,950.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Cleveland State than Keystone College ($17,359.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Cleveland State ($15,559 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 19.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,900 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 62.9% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($15,368 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 122 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Keystone College (19)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Keystone College (80.7%)
Cleveland State vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Keystone 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 Keystone College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Keystone College is higher than Cleveland State University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $33,400)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Keystone College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/