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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 Tennessee State University| Kentucky State University | Cleveland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
KY State | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 |
KY State | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $222 |
Diversity |
KY State | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 7% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Cleveland State than Kentucky State University ($17,359.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Cleveland State ($11,473 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 75.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,076 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($9,436 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 97 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
KY State vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Kentucky State University (30% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $13,200 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $31,000)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/