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Overview |
Cleveland State | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 850/1010 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Wilmington 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,046 students)
Cleveland State vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 134% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Wilmington College than Cleveland State University ($28,415.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Wilmington College ($15,719 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 31.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,800 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 73% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($16,326 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 62 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Cleveland State University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,000)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington 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/