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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 | Malone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Malone University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #556 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $33,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $33,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $24,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 943/1190 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $256 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Malone 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,199 students)
Cleveland State vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Malone University?
- Malone University is 176.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Malone University than Cleveland State University ($33,595.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Malone University ($15,719 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 31.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,800 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 162.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,747 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Malone University (1029) is 1 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Malone University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Cleveland State vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Malone 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 Malone University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than Cleveland State University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,319 lower median federal student loan debt than Malone University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,819)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Malone University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Malone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/