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Overview |
Cleveland State | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $229 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Shepherd University | ||
| 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,235 students)
Cleveland State vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Shepherd University?
- Cleveland State University is 93.1% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Cleveland State than Shepherd University ($17,359.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Cleveland State ($9,827 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 29.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,987 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Cleveland State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,436 vs. $7,328)
Cleveland State vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 33 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Cleveland State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,500)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $723 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,223)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd 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/