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Overview |
Cleveland State | RU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 7,718 students)
Cleveland State vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or RU?
- Cleveland State University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at RU than Cleveland State University ($20,246.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than RU ($15,719 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 34.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,567 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Cleveland State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,733 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or RU? 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 RU and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Cleveland State University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/