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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Wright State| Cleveland State University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,117 | 5,899 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,503 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,863 | $20,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,307 | $10,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,148 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 9,810 | 1,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 46.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $141 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 5,899 students)
Cleveland State vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or UT Permian Basin?
- Cleveland State University is 52.3% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($12,503.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at UT Permian Basin than Cleveland State University ($20,516.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Cleveland State ($10,143 vs. $16,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are 15.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,780 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Cleveland State University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 11.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($11,314 vs. $10,148)
Cleveland State vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 63 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than UT Permian Basin (84.5%)
Cleveland State vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Cleveland State University (34% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $6,800 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,200)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $7,845 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($13,655 vs. $21,500)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($141 vs. $222)
- More UT Permian Basin 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/