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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Wright State| Cleveland State University | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Point Park University | ||
| 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 Point Park University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,288 students)
Cleveland State vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 187.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Point Park University than Cleveland State University ($34,880.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Point Park University ($15,719 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 16% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,240 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 173.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,771 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 33 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Point Park University (82%)
Cleveland State vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Point Park 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 Point Park University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Cleveland State University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,800)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/