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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Cleveland State?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 156.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Cleveland State University ($31,150.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($15,719 vs. $17,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 25.1% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,350 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 180.2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($26,438 vs. $9,436)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 76 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Cleveland State University (57% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $32,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,999)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/