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Overview |
Davis College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Johnson City, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 146 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davisny.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davis College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,600 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,276 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,004 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Davis College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 80% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Davis College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davis College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,135 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $187 | $222 |
Diversity |
Davis College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Davis College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Davis 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 Davis College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 146 students)
Davis College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davis College or Cleveland State?
- Davis College is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Cleveland State than Davis College ($17,359.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than Cleveland State ($14,276 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 86.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($7,600 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Davis College ($9,436 vs. $9,004)
Davis College vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davis College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Davis College .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Davis College (50%)
Davis College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davis 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 Davis College.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Davis College (30% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $3,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($18,135 vs. $21,500)
- Davis College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($187 vs. $222)
- More Davis College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/