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Overview |
SJC | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
SJC | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SJC | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
SJC | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SJC | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 7% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Cleveland State?
- Saint Josephs College is 144.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at SJC than Cleveland State University ($29,650.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than SJC ($15,719 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 49.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,480 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 132.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($21,898 vs. $9,436)
SJC vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 43 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming SJC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Cleveland State University (58% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $200 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $44,000)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/