- Both Cleveland State University (Cleveland State) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) are public.
- Cleveland State is located in Cleveland, OH and UWM is located in Milwaukee, WI.
- UWM has more expensive tuition of $22,020 than Cleveland State ($17,973).
- UWM has tighter acceptance rate of 72.48% than Cleveland State (90.06%).
- UWM is larger with 22,676 students than Cleveland State (14,385 students).
| Cleveland State University View More Rivals | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee View More Rivals | |
| #287 in National Universities #39 in Ohio | Rankings | #132 in National Universities #15 in Wisconsin |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cleveland, OH | Location | Milwaukee, WI |
Cleveland State| Known as | UWM | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,613 Ohio residents $17,973 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,020 Wisconsin residents $22,020 out-of-state |
| $11,118 Ohio residents $18,821 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,266 Wisconsin residents $25,697 out-of-state |
| $9,093 | Financial Aid | $6,805 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $56 graduate | |
| 90.06% | Acceptance Rate | 72.48% |
| 28.87% | Yield | 43.59% |
| 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,385 | Total Students | 22,676 |
| 9,776 | Undergraduate | 18,348 |
| 4,609 | Graduate | 4,328 |
| 1,576 | Online Enrollment | 3,100 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $46,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,011) $9,077 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,695) $6,274 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 554 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 997 Full-time 598 Part-time |
| 1,456 Full-time 897 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,762 Full-time 805 Part-time |
| $87,996 for Faculties $65,340 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,246 for Faculties $64,301 Part-time |