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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 | Ohio Dominican University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | ODU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $301 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Cleveland State | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | ODU | ||
| 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,276 students)
Cleveland State vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 169.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at ODU than Cleveland State University ($32,780.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than ODU ($15,719 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 19.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,850 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 150.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($23,646 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 19 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than ODU (52.4%)
Cleveland State vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or ODU? 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 ODU and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Cleveland State University (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $500 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $7,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,125)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($222 vs. $301)
- More ODU 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/