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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 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 |
Goldey-Beacom College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $222 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Cleveland State?
- Goldey Beacom College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Cleveland State than Goldey Beacom College ($17,359.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Cleveland State ($13,454 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 22.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,600 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,739 vs. $9,436)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Cleveland State University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,675)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More Goldey-Beacom College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/