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Overview |
Cleveland State | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,360 students)
Cleveland State vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 107.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Wilson College than Cleveland State University ($25,200.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Wilson College ($15,719 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 18.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,968 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 50.9% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($14,241 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 87 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Cleveland State University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $34,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/