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Overview |
Daemen College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Amherst, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,642 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daemen.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Daemen College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,090 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,090 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,630 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,618 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Daemen College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,752 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 2,200 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Daemen College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Daemen College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,373 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $222 |
Diversity |
Daemen College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Daemen College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Daemen College | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Daemen College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,642 students)
Daemen College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Daemen College or Cleveland State?
- Daemen College is 164.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($32,090.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Daemen College than Cleveland State University ($32,090.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Daemen College ($15,719 vs. $20,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daemen College are 4.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,630 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daemen College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Daemen College students is 129.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($21,618 vs. $9,436)
Daemen College vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Daemen College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Daemen College .
- Accepted freshman Daemen College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Daemen College (79.9%)
Daemen College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Daemen College 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 Daemen College.
- The graduation rate at Daemen College is higher than Cleveland State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Daemen College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,200)
- Daemen College students graduate with a $1,127 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($20,373 vs. $21,500)
- Daemen College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($210 vs. $222)
- More Daemen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/