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Overview |
Cleveland State | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Cleveland State | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,059 students)
Cleveland State vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 158.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at University of Charleston than Cleveland State University ($31,400.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than University of Charleston ($15,719 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 39.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,200 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 137.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($22,422 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 34 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Cleveland State vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Cleveland State University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,000 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/