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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University WVU Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western| Cleveland State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | WVSU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Cleveland State | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,785 students)
Cleveland State vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or WVSU?
- Cleveland State University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Cleveland State than West Virginia State University ($17,359.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Cleveland State ($11,684 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 16.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,214 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than West Virginia State University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,482 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 101 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than West Virginia State University (30% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $32,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/