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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Wright State| Cleveland State University | Wright State University Lake Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 790/890 | ||
| 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 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,294 students)
Cleveland State vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Cleveland State University is 67.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Cleveland State than Wright State University Lake Campus ($17,359.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Cleveland State ($11,585 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 23.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,500 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Wright State University Lake Campus (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 63.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($9,436 vs. $5,775)
Cleveland State vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 59 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is the same as at Wright State University Lake Campus (30% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $800 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,400)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/