| Cleveland State vs. Central State |
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|---|---|---|
#235 in National Universities #20 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,982 Ohio Residents $18,502 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,058 Ohio Residents $10,058 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,297 Ohio Residents $21,107 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,300 Ohio Residents $10,100 Out-of-State |
| More$8,769 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,604 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter91.30% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.61% |
| Lower15.66% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.38% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,074 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,708 |
| Larger9,482 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,665 |
| Larger4,592 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller43 |
| Larger2,129 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,085 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower27% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher34% |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower56% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,011) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,437) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,120) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,076) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,068 | Number of faculty | 250 |
| Higher$85,327 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,281 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.