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Overview |
Cleveland State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,117 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,503 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,863 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,307 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,148 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 81% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 9,810 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 960/1110 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| 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 University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 14,105 students)
Cleveland State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Cleveland State University is 100% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($12,503.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Cleveland State than University of Houston Downtown ($17,863.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Cleveland State ($14,269 vs. $16,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 49.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,882 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than University of Houston Downtown (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 23.1% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,148 vs. $8,246)
Cleveland State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 134 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Houston-Downtown (90.6%)
Cleveland State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 Houston-Downtown and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than University of Houston Downtown (30% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $3,200 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,200)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/