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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 | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | MBC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Cleveland State | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,957 students)
Cleveland State vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 160.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at MBC than Cleveland State University ($31,611.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than MBC ($15,719 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 37.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,320 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 158.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,389 vs. $9,436)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 19 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
Cleveland State vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or MBC? 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 MBC and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Cleveland State University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,400)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/