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Overview |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Parkersburg, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wvup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $4,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $9,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $3,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $5,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $12,031 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $124 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than West Virginia University at Parkersburg based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,288 students)
Cleveland State vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- Cleveland State University is 201.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Cleveland State than West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($17,359.00 vs. $9,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than Cleveland State ($3,029 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 97.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($7,200 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 62.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($9,436 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University at Parkersburg or Cleveland State .
Cleveland State vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 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 West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is higher than Cleveland State University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $9,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($12,031 vs. $21,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($124 vs. $222)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University at Parkersburg students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/