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Overview |
Cleveland State | UWM | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 78% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 14,385 students)
Cleveland State vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or UWM?
- Cleveland State University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at UWM than Cleveland State University ($19,956.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than UWM ($15,719 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 30.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,896 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 58.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,436 vs. $5,963)
Cleveland State vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 22 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming UWM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or UWM? 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 UWM and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than Cleveland State University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $1,900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,458 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,958)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/