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Overview |
Cleveland State | Penn College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 69% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 4,241 students)
Cleveland State vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Penn College than Cleveland State University ($23,190.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Penn College ($15,719 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 17% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,130 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,436 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Cleveland State vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Cleveland State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $200 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology and Cleveland State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology and Cleveland State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/