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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 | Union Institute & University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Union | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $16,841 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $16,841 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $28,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $3,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Union | ||
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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 | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $191 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Union | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Union | ||
| 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 Union based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 787 students)
Cleveland State vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Union?
- Union Institute & University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($16,841.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Cleveland State than Union Institute & University ($17,359.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Union ($15,719 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Institute & University are 23.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,508 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 193.3% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($9,436 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or Cleveland State .
Cleveland State vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Union? 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 Union and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Union Institute & University (30% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $44,200)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $3,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($18,495 vs. $21,500)
- Union graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($191 vs. $222)
- More Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/