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Overview |
Columbus State | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 177.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Cleveland State than Columbus State University ($17,359.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Cleveland State ($12,902 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 17.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,080 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,436 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 67 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Columbus State vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Cleveland 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 Cleveland State and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Cleveland State University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,400)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/