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Overview |
Cleveland State | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Cleveland State | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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 University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 583 students)
Cleveland State vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 84.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at University of Valley Forge than Cleveland State University ($22,400.00 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 Valley Forge ($15,719 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 28.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,050 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 66.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($15,715 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 83 points higher than at University of Valley Forge (945)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Valley Forge (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
Cleveland State vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or University of Valley Forge? 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 Valley Forge and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Cleveland State University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $33,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Valley Forge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/