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Overview |
Cleveland State | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Misericordia 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 Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,242 students)
Cleveland State vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 180.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at Misericordia University than Cleveland State University ($34,100.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Misericordia University ($15,719 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,197 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 143.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($23,008 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 41 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Cleveland State University (64% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/