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Overview |
Cleveland State | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 749 students)
Cleveland State vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Wheeling Jesuit University is 131.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Wheeling Jesuit University than Cleveland State University ($28,090.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Wheeling Jesuit University ($15,719 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 22.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,620 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling Jesuit University students is 130.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($21,746 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 4 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
Cleveland State vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Cleveland State University (62% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/