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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Wright State| Cleveland State University | Walsh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,117 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,503 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,863 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,307 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,148 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 9,810 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $287 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 2,160 students)
Cleveland State vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 162.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Walsh College than Cleveland State University ($32,780.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Walsh College ($16,307 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 25% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,810 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 147.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,120 vs. $10,148)
Cleveland State vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Cleveland State vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Cleveland State University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $6,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,833)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($222 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/