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Overview |
Cleveland State | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Otterbein 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 Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,458 students)
Cleveland State vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 178.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Otterbein University than Cleveland State University ($33,824.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Otterbein University ($15,719 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 18.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,988 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 155% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,060 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 92 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Cleveland State vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Cleveland State University (62% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/