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Overview |
Cleveland State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,074 students)
Cleveland State vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Cleveland State University ($25,534.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Pitt-Bradford ($15,719 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 37.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,332 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Cleveland State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 42.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($13,470 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 50 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Cleveland State University (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $13,800 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,909)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/