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Overview |
Cleveland State | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Notre Dame College | ||
| 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,444 students)
Cleveland State vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 157.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Notre Dame College than Cleveland State University ($31,250.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Notre Dame College ($15,719 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 22.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,568 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 157.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,299 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 129 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Cleveland State vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Cleveland State University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,900)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/