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Overview |
Cleveland State | RIC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 62% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $219 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Cleveland State | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 5,787 students)
Cleveland State vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or RIC?
- Cleveland State University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at RIC than Cleveland State University ($25,014.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Cleveland State ($11,014 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 5.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,414 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Rhode Island College (91% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,436 vs. $7,537)
Cleveland State vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 115 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or RIC? 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 RIC and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Cleveland State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($21,200 vs. $21,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/