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Overview |
Cleveland State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $315 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 569 students)
Cleveland State vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Cleveland State University is 110.8% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.4% higher at Cleveland State than Potomac College Herndon ($17,359.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 25% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,360 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Potomac College Herndon (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($9,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Cleveland State .
Cleveland State vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Potomac College Herndon (30% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $7,200 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,500)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($222 vs. $315)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/