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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Cleveland State?
- Kentucky Christian University is 90.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Cleveland State University ($23,100.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Kentucky Christian University ($15,719 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 58.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,980 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($14,398 vs. $9,436)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 51 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Cleveland State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $33,600)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/