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Overview |
Cleveland State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $245 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,297 students)
Cleveland State vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Shawnee State University?
- Cleveland State University is 30% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Cleveland State than Shawnee State University ($17,359.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Cleveland State ($13,313 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 22.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,588 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Shawnee State University (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,436 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Cleveland State vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Shawnee State University (30% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,712)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/