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Overview |
Cleveland State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $254 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Ohio Valley 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 273 students)
Cleveland State vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 84.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Ohio Valley University than Cleveland State University ($22,400.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 54.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,190 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Ohio Valley University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($9,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Cleveland State vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Ohio Valley 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 Valley University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Cleveland State University (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,400)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,650)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/