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Overview |
OC Comets | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC Comets | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Cleveland State?
- Olivet College is 160.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at OC Comets than Cleveland State University ($31,664.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than OC Comets ($15,719 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 26.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,242 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 147.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($23,361 vs. $9,436)
OC Comets vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 97 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Cleveland State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/