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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 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 |
Roosevelt University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $222 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | 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 Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,725 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Cleveland State?
- Roosevelt University is 172.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at Roosevelt University than Cleveland State University ($33,068.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Roosevelt University ($15,719 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($14,197 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 160.7% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($24,602 vs. $9,436)
Roosevelt University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 10 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Cleveland State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,896)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/