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Overview |
Cleveland State | Neumann | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 905/1085 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Neumann | ||
| 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 Neumann based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,155 students)
Cleveland State vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 179.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at Neumann than Cleveland State University ($33,900.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Neumann ($15,719 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,197 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 171.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,623 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 123 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Cleveland State University (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Neumann 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/