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Overview |
Union College | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Union College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 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 |
Union College | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Union College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Union College | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Union College | 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Cleveland State?
- Union College is 136.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Union College than Cleveland State University ($28,737.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Union College ($15,719 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 71.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,261 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 145.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($23,168 vs. $9,436)
Union College vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 58 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Union College (3.15)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Cleveland State University (32% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $34,800)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/