2024 Best Colleges for Religious Studies in the Cleveland Area

• Cleveland, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  1,761 reviews

Senior: Amazing, I love it! The people are ambitious and passionate. Plus, the financial aid brought most students here, so there is a healthy mixture of different economic classes too. Throughout the year, the campus vibrant and full of life. Plus, we are all academically challenged and they have begun to value both the science and arts equally. So, it’s common to meet students who may be a strong engineering student with a passion for singing. Regardless, CWRU will provide with the resources to be successful. While it is primarily white and Asian (based on demographics), there is an ever growing black and brown population. And with their new effort to support the surrounding community, the campus is becoming much safer and more enjoyable. I love this school and will miss it when I graduate, but I’m happy that things keep improving as things progress over time.... Read 1,761 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 30%

• Net price $38,166

• SAT range 1410-1530

• Canton, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  488 reviews

Senior: Malone is a faithfully Christian university with huge strength in the community and faith. It offers courses that will highlight the Christian experiences in many different ways from digging deep into the theology of your faith to expanding your religious horizon. Malone also excels in other areas like its student and faculty body. Though the music department has lost a lot of its students and majors, it is one of the most inspiring and talented sections of Malone. Its choir never disappoints, the band is amazing, and the individual talented artists are mind-blowing. Malone also has an extensive wildlife biology program with its very own petting zoo and aquarium. The animals are taken care of by students and those students are hand-selected by their professors. Another area in which Malone excels - is its student/ professor relations. I have never attended a school where the professors truly loved and cared for both their students and their jobs.... Read 488 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $18,664

• SAT range 990-1200

• Cleveland, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  1,977 reviews

Freshman: Being a freshman at Cleveland State University has been a mix of exciting and challenging experiences. The friendly campus vibe and diverse student community have made it easier for me to adapt. The hands-on approach to learning has helped me connect what I learn in class to real-life situations. It would be awesome to have more extracurricular activities and better communication channels for academic resources and important announcements. Overall, I'm feeling optimistic and pumped up for the rest of my journey at CSU!... Read 1,977 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 91%

• Net price $15,517

• SAT range 900-1170

• Oberlin, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  672 reviews

Alum: My experience at Oberlin College was wonderful overall. Yes there were some bumps in the road socially and academically challenges but I wouldn't choose somewhere else if I could do my undergraduate over again. Key thing was having a community that looked like me and support me socially and culturally. I also built relationships with wonderful professors and staff that truly cared about me and my success because they were able to connect to each and every student, unlike giant public schools. While the party seen is pretty boring, the student life activities and events are great; there is always something happening on campus. And the natural areas around campus are gorgeous, especially in the fall.... Read 672 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 34%

• Net price $44,689

• SAT range 1300-1460

• Berea, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  1,071 reviews

Junior: I chose BW because I fell in love with the campus, and I felt like I was at home when I stepped onto the campus for the first time. This campus is accepting of people from all backgrounds and has plenty of organizations like Allies, Black Student Alliance, and SALSA. The campus is also tiny, meaning that I can walk across from the very south of campus to the very north in about 10-15 minutes. It's also close to amenities like shopping and dining and is only 25 minutes from downtown Cleveland. However, I would like to see some changes. For one, there needs to be more parking for students, as the parking situation across campus could be better. I struggle to find parking for my car at any given time. The dorms also need some love, as most of them look like they last updated in the 90s. Overall, however, I love the campus, the faculty, and everything else about it. I would highly suggest BW!... Read 1,071 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $26,577

• SAT range 1040-1250

• University Heights, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  859 reviews

Sophomore: I really enjoy all my profs here! Everyone is so knowledgable and accessible - office hours or other meetings outside of class are so helpful and easy to plan. The profs really want you to succeed and provide all kinds of opportunities. Lots of different ways to be involved - through on campus jobs where you meet some pretty cool people, clubs, and service organizations and opportunities. The people aren't half bad either, but be ready to see some cliques. It's not a bad thing (everyone finds their niche) since groups are so flexible, but it is a small school where you will prob know of most people. Great time for fun, networking, learning, and being a young adult!... Read 859 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 88%

• Net price $28,661

• SAT range 1120-1340

• North Canton, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  523 reviews

Sophomore: This school maintains their Catholic identity fairly well and has a great campus ministry. The classes vary in difficulty, but overall the education is good. Most classes are not online, but, I would make sure to ask if your classes will be online if you're planning on taking a small major. Game Development, for example, is almost completely online. Some classes that are listed on the website are offered vary rarely or never, so I would definitely recommend talking with the head of your major before committing to this school and asking about this. I usually like the food and the housing is fine. The school is expensive, however, there are lots of scholarship opportunities that can lower the price. The school is small enough that you can find great community and some great help from professors. The library is good and the campus looks nice. The neighborhood is safe. I like that the classes run on a quick 8-week term schedule, because you can focus on only a few classes at a time.... Read 523 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 80%

• Net price $20,350

• SAT range 990-1220

• Pepper Pike, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  313 reviews

Junior: Looks like a great school so far! I’m transferring as a Junior, the only issue I’m running into the the tuition. This was not a price that I was financially ready for but it’s the only school in Ohio to offer art therapy so now I’m just figuring it out as I go.... Read 313 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 82%

• Net price $16,353

• SAT range 940-1100

• Wickliffe, OH•

• 4 Year

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 84%

• Net price $8,247

• SAT range —