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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,447 | 14,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,416 | $12,503 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,416 | $17,863 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,903 | $16,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,037 | $10,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,886 | 10,274 | ||
| Admitted | 7,193 | 9,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Indianapolis | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | 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 University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 5,447 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or Cleveland State?
- University of Indianapolis is 175.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($34,416.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at University of Indianapolis than Cleveland State University ($34,416.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than University of Indianapolis ($16,307 vs. $19,903)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($14,760 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 186.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($29,037 vs. $10,148)
University of Indianapolis vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 2 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Indianapolis (72.8%)
University of Indianapolis vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis 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 University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Cleveland State University (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $400 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,800)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/