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Overview |
East-West University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 529 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
East-West University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,050 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,050 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,792 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
East-West University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
East-West University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 33:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East-West University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $222 |
Diversity |
East-West University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
East-West University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 529 students)
East-West University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or Cleveland State?
- East West University is 81.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($22,050.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at East-West University than Cleveland State University ($22,050.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than East-West University ($15,719 vs. $19,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 57.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,991 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East West University than Cleveland State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East West University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,941 vs. $9,436)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or East-West University .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West University 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 East-West University.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than East West University (30% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $16,900 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $27,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,832 lower median federal student loan debt than East-West University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,332)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than East-West University graduates. ($222 vs. $251)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/