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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Wright State| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Cleveland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KMBC | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 78 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,430 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,885 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,349 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
KMBC | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 27 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KMBC | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
KMBC | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
KMBC | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 7% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | 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 KMBC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 78 students)
KMBC vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Cleveland State than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($17,359.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Cleveland State ($9,885 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 161.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($5,430 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 48.6% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($9,436 vs. $6,349)
KMBC vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or KMBC .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 38 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman KMBC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than KMBC (45%)
KMBC vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC 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 KMBC.
- The graduation rate at KMBC is higher than Cleveland State University (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/