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Overview |
Cleveland State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $215 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Cleveland State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,704 students)
Cleveland State vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or UVa-Wise?
- Cleveland State University is 101.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at UVa-Wise than Cleveland State University ($25,419.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Cleveland State ($9,923 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 19.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,919 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 51.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($14,299 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 86 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Cleveland State vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Cleveland State University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $673 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($20,827 vs. $21,500)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($215 vs. $222)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/