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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 | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | LHU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,920 students)
Cleveland State vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or LHU?
- Cleveland State University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Cleveland State than Lock Haven University ($17,359.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 37.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,350 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Lock Haven University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 80 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
Cleveland State vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or LHU? 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 LHU and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Cleveland State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,100)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/