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Overview |
Cleveland State | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 11,674 students)
Cleveland State vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 280.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166% higher at University of Dayton than Cleveland State University ($46,170.00 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 Dayton ($15,719 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,197 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Cleveland State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 238.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($31,920 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 159 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Cleveland State vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or University of Dayton? 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 Dayton and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Cleveland State University (74% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $13,100 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/