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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 | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Mount Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,198 students)
Cleveland State vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 169.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Mount Mary College than Cleveland State University ($32,700.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Mount Mary College ($15,719 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 44.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,830 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 153.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($23,897 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 126 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
Cleveland State vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Mount Mary College? 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 Mount Mary College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mary College is higher than Cleveland State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mount Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/