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Overview |
Cleveland State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 237 students)
Cleveland State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Cleveland State than Simmons College of Kentucky ($17,359.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($15,719 vs. $18,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 74.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,136 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 139.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($22,629 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Cleveland State .
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
Cleveland State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Cleveland State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/