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Overview |
Cleveland State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 68% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,994 students)
Cleveland State vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Cleveland State University is 102.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at Cleveland State than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($17,359.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Cleveland State ($7,913 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 128% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($6,228 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 69.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($9,436 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Cleveland State vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (30% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $300 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $44,200)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/