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CU Boulder Colorado State University of Dayton DU Kent State Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Regis BGSU UC Ohio State WSU| University of Colorado Denver | Cleveland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CU Denver | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | 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
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 14,385 students)
CU Denver vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 39% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at CU Denver than Cleveland State University ($25,992.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than CU Denver ($15,719 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($14,197 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than Cleveland State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 0.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($9,436 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Denver (1055) is 27 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming CU Denver students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver 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 CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at CU Denver is higher than Cleveland State University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $24,000 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $44,200)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $310 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($21,190 vs. $21,500)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/