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Overview |
Wilmington University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | New Castle, DE | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,020 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmu.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,970 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,970 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,089 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,380 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 91% |
Admission |
Wilmington University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilmington University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wilmington University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Wilmington University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Wilmington University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 14,020 students)
Wilmington University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington University or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Wilmington University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Cleveland State than Wilmington University ($17,359.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington University than Cleveland State ($14,089 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington University are 136.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($6,000 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Wilmington University (91% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 75.4% larger than aid received Wilmington University ($9,436 vs. $5,380)
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Wilmington University .
Wilmington University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington University 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 Wilmington University.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington University is higher than Cleveland State University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $600 more per year than Wilmington University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,600)
- Wilmington University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Wilmington University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington University 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/