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Overview |
Grace Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian University | 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Christian University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or Cleveland State?
- Grace Christian University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Cleveland State than Grace Christian University ($17,359.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Cleveland State ($12,988 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 60.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,830 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University than Cleveland State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace Christian University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($10,323 vs. $9,436)
Grace Christian University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Grace Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Grace Christian University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Grace Christian University is the same as at Cleveland State University (30% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $28,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Grace Christian University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,247)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Grace Christian University graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Grace Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/