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Overview |
Kendall College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kendall.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kendall College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,793 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,793 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,085 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,324 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,984 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 91% |
Admission |
Kendall College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 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 | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kendall College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kendall College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,334 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kendall College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kendall College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 7% | ||
Campus |
Kendall College | 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 Kendall College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,027 students)
Kendall College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kendall College or Cleveland State?
- Kendall College is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($18,793.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Kendall College than Cleveland State University ($18,793.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Kendall College ($15,719 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kendall College are 28.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,085 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Kendall College (91% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Kendall College ($9,436 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Kendall College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Kendall College .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
Kendall College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kendall 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 Kendall College.
- The graduation rate at Kendall College is higher than Cleveland State University (34% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Kendall College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Kendall College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,334)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Kendall College graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/