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Overview |
Cleveland State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 951 students)
Cleveland State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 161% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Cleveland State University ($31,698.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($15,719 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 33.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,660 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 181.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($26,575 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 13 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Cleveland State University (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/