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Overview |
Cleveland State | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $312 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,136 students)
Cleveland State vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 112% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Lourdes University than Cleveland State University ($25,750.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Lourdes University ($15,719 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 18.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,000 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 91.2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($18,038 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 45 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Cleveland State vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Lourdes University? 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 Lourdes University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Lourdes University (30% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,600)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,250)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($222 vs. $312)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/