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University of Dayton Kent State Ohio University BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western| Cleveland State University | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Wright State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 40% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 9,678 students)
Cleveland State vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Wright State?
- Cleveland State University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Wright State than Cleveland State University ($20,232.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Cleveland State ($15,650 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 32.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,686 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Cleveland State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,436 vs. $8,867)
Cleveland State vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 6 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Wright State? 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 and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Cleveland State University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $800 more per year than Wright State 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 graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Wright State 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/