Moody vs. Cleveland State

Comparable Facts

Compare Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL with Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Cleveland State University is larger than Moody based on total student enrollment (14,074 students vs. 2,202 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Moody Bible Institute is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Cleveland State University is in Cleveland, OH (Large City setting).
• Moody Bible Institute is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Cleveland State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Moody Bible Institute 14:1; Cleveland State University 16:1.

Moody vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Moody or Cleveland State? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Moody ($16,230 vs. $21,614).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moody Bible Institute are 11.2% lower than at Cleveland State University ($13,410 vs. $15,104).
• Moody Bible Institute is 21.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Cleveland State (about $2,798 more per year; $15,786.00 vs. $12,988.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 17.3% higher at Cleveland State than at Moody Bible Institute (about $2,724 more per year; $18,510.00 vs. $15,786.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Cleveland State University than at Moody Bible Institute (90% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Moody Bible Institute students is 30.1% larger than aid received by Cleveland State University students ($12,742 vs. $9,795).

Moody vs. Cleveland State Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Moody or Cleveland State? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Cleveland State and Moody.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresCleveland State University 880/1130.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresCleveland State University 18/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Moody - Test-free; Cleveland State - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Moody Mar 1, 2027; Cleveland State Aug 15, 2027.
• Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Moody (82.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 65.9% at Moody vs. 15.7% at Cleveland State.

Moody vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Moody and Cleveland State? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Moody Bible Institute's six-year graduation rate (67%) is higher than Cleveland State University's (30%).
• Graduates from Cleveland State University have median earnings of about $44,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Moody.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.