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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 | Tri State Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | TSBC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | South Point, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 21 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | tsbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | TSBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $6,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | TSBC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | TSBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 1:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | TSBC | ||
| 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 | TSBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | TSBC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | TSBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than TSBC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 21 students)
Cleveland State vs. TSBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or TSBC?
- Cleveland State University is 44.6% more expensive to attend than TSBC for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at Cleveland State than Tri State Bible College ($17,359.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tri State Bible College are 28.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,080 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tri State Bible College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Tri State Bible College ($9,436 vs. $6,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or TSBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSBC or Cleveland State .
Cleveland State vs. TSBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or TSBC? 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 TSBC and Cleveland State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/