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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 | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | LRC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Cleveland State | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,068 students)
Cleveland State vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or LRC?
- La Roche College is 158% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at LRC than Cleveland State University ($31,334.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than LRC ($15,719 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 10.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,886 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Cleveland State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 122% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($20,948 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 89 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or LRC? 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 LRC and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Cleveland State University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $100 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/