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Overview |
Hilbert College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Hamburg, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 877 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hilbert.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hilbert College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,400 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,400 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,930 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,180 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Hilbert College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,354 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 1,293 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 898/1113 | 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 |
Hilbert College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hilbert College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,464 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hilbert College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hilbert College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hilbert College | 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 Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 877 students)
Hilbert College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hilbert College or Cleveland State?
- Hilbert College is 125.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($27,400.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Hilbert College than Cleveland State University ($27,400.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Hilbert College ($15,719 vs. $16,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hilbert College are 5.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,500 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hilbert College students is 82.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($17,180 vs. $9,436)
Hilbert College vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hilbert College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Hilbert College .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
- Hilbert College has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Hilbert College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hilbert 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 Hilbert College.
- The graduation rate at Hilbert College is higher than Cleveland State University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $400 more per year than Hilbert College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,800)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,964 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,464)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Hilbert 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/