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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Mason Case Western| Cleveland State University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Marymount University | ||
| 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 Marymount University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,711 students)
Cleveland State vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 196% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at Marymount University than Cleveland State University ($35,950.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Marymount University ($15,719 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,197 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 177.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($26,190 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 29 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Cleveland State vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Cleveland State University (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/