| Cleveland State vs. Cincinnati-Main Campus |
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|---|---|---|
#235 in National Universities #20 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #184 in National Universities #10 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,982 Ohio Residents $18,502 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,363 Ohio Residents $28,697 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,297 Ohio Residents $21,107 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,902 Ohio Residents $26,674 Out-of-State |
| More$8,769 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,542 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier91.30% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.29% |
| Lower15.66% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.52% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,074 | Total Enrollment | Larger45,026 |
| Smaller9,482 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,033 |
| Smaller4,592 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,993 |
| Smaller2,129 | Online Student Population | Larger9,022 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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: 7,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,120) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,210) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,068 | Number of faculty | 3,429 |
| Lower$85,327 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.