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Overview |
Cleveland State | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 65% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 14,385 students)
Cleveland State vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Ohio University than Cleveland State University ($23,720.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Ohio University ($15,719 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 15.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,336 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Cleveland State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,436 vs. $9,416)
Cleveland State vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 80 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Ohio University? 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 and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Cleveland State University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $300 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $44,200)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Ohio University 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/