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Overview |
Cleveland State | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Muskingum | ||
| 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 Muskingum based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,117 students)
Cleveland State vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 146.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Muskingum than Cleveland State University ($29,900.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Muskingum ($15,719 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 13.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,500 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Cleveland State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 154.9% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,048 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 44 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Cleveland State University (54% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,100)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum 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/