Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of Dayton Kent State Middle Tennessee State University UT Martin Arkansas State University BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Ole Miss Lewis University| Cleveland State University | University of Memphis | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Cleveland State | Memphis | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | memphis.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Cleveland State | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $261 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 14,385 students)
Cleveland State vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Memphis?
- Cleveland State University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Cleveland State than University of Memphis ($17,359.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Cleveland State ($13,873 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 40.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,126 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,625 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 1 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Cleveland State University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,250)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/