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Overview |
Cleveland State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 63% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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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 | 2.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $221 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Cleveland State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,615 students)
Cleveland State vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- Cleveland State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than University of Northwestern Ohio for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Cleveland State than University of Northwestern Ohio ($17,359.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than University of Northwestern Ohio ($15,719 vs. $16,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 102.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($7,000 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than University of Northwestern Ohio (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 43.4% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($9,436 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
Cleveland State vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 Northwestern Ohio and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at University of Northwestern Ohio is higher than Cleveland State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $102 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($21,398 vs. $21,500)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($221 vs. $222)
- More University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/