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Overview |
HTC | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Skokie, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 160 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htc.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
HTC | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,800 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,800 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,745 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 91% |
Admission |
HTC | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
HTC | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HTC | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
HTC | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
HTC | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
HTC | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than HTC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 160 students)
HTC vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HTC or Cleveland State?
- Hebrew Theological College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($13,800.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Cleveland State than Hebrew Theological College ($17,359.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hebrew Theological College than Cleveland State ($13,451 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hebrew Theological College are 3.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,658 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Hebrew Theological College (91% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($9,436 vs. $7,745)
HTC vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HTC or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or HTC .
- The average SAT score at Hebrew Theological College (1048) is 20 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming HTC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at HTC (3.24)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than HTC (71.4%)
HTC vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HTC 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 HTC.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Hebrew Theological College (30% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $15,700 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/