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Overview |
Cleveland State | Miami University-Middletown | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Middletown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,117 | 1,213 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Miami University-Middletown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,503 | $6,593 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,863 | $18,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $8,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,307 | $13,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,148 | $3,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 52% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Miami University-Middletown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,810 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Miami University-Middletown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Miami University-Middletown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $255 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Miami University-Middletown | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Miami University-Middletown | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Miami University-Middletown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Miami University-Middletown based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 1,213 students)
Cleveland State vs. Miami University-Middletown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Miami University-Middletown?
- Cleveland State University is 89.6% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Middletown for in-state tuition ($12,503.00 vs. $6,593.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Miami University-Middletown than Cleveland State University ($18,162.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Middletown than Cleveland State ($13,457 vs. $16,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miami University Middletown are 66.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,852 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Miami University Middletown (88% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 157.5% larger than aid received Miami University Middletown ($10,148 vs. $3,941)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Miami University-Middletown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Middletown or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Miami University-Middletown students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
Cleveland State vs. Miami University-Middletown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Miami University-Middletown? 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 Miami University-Middletown and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Miami University Middletown (30% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Miami University Middletown earn on average $10,100 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Middletown graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Middletown graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More Miami University-Middletown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/