2024 Best Colleges with Early Childhood Education Degrees in the Cleveland Area

• 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

• Kent, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  4,823 reviews

Freshman: Kent State is an amazing school! They have great club academics and athletics that really cater to anyone's needs or dreams. As a poly science student I have an overwhelming amount of resources that help me in my studies, networking and making myself a better person. At first I had doubt about Kent State due to it living in the shadow of Ohio State University (I live in central Ohio near Columbus for reference.) But I was so wrong. The only thing I will say is that compared to urban universities it lack things to do BUT Kent is considered a suburban area school so for what it is it goes above my expectations overall. If your into off campus parties Kent has a great Greek Life in place and there parties are great. Like a slightly watered down version of Ohio University at Athens frat party.... Read 4,823 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 87%

• Net price $18,947

• SAT range 1000-1210

• 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

• 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

• Cleveland, OH•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  1,138 reviews

Alum: My time at Cuyahoga Community College was excellent. I highly recommend this college to everyone. It was my first college to attend and figuring everything out about college was overwhelming but everyone there is so nice and welcoming. The counselors there are very knowledge about the different degrees, majors and universities if you plan on transferring. Getting financial aid was a smooth process because the experts will walk you through each form that needs to be completed. I also felt helped with registering for classes, tutoring and navigating blackboard because the resources they have are vast and accessible. Another thing I love about Cuyahoga Community College is the range of available classes they offer. They offer the same class at different time and days so this is perfect for anyone who can only do part time, evenings, weekends online, etc..... Read 1,138 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $5,149

• SAT range —

• Akron, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  2,946 reviews

Senior: I am a returning student at The University of Akron. After earning an associate's degree in 2002, I joined the working world. After many, many years away from school, I decided to return for a bachelor's degree. I reached out to an advisor who was extremely helpful. She worked with me to make sure that all of my prior credit hours were applied to my new degree, and worked with me to create a school schedule that would accommodate my full time work schedule. She has been instrumental each semester to ensure that I stay on track to meet my graduation goals! Taking online classes has been much easier than one would expect. All of the professors and instructors are accessible through email, and will meet in person, or teleconference. Email responses are very quick. Everything has made returning to school so much better than I anticipated.... Read 2,946 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 85%

• Net price $17,443

• SAT range 990-1230

• 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

• 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

• Elyria, OH•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  424 reviews

Freshman: So far I've had a really great experience. They communicate everything. So many resources! Free mental health counseling, discounted (like super discounted) childcare for enrolled students, and so many other things that I'm still discovering.... Read 424 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $4,430

• SAT range —

• North Canton, OH•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  637 reviews

Junior: I didn't know what I wanted to do yet, so I went for just General Science—I got my degree in the fall of 2022. Then I decided I wanted to go to the Respiratory Therapy Program. So, I am now going back for that! My previous degree took off some of my "core" classes and is making this degree a little easier! LOVE IT HERE!... Read 637 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,363

• SAT range —

• Cleveland, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.47 out of 5  328 reviews

Senior: My experience with Notre Dame College has been wonderful! They have one of the most immersive I.E.P programs I have seen a higher educational school provide. Their program is called the Thrive Center. Classes are small and personal, you will always get to know your professor on a one to one basis and also get to know your classmates. At Notre Dame College you are not a number like at other big schools. Most of the student body is athletes but that’s okay! Notre Dame College always has some sort of event, game, club, play and more to be involved in. Everyone is so kind and welcoming, you will for sure make a friend!... Read 328 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 82%

• Net price $19,380

• SAT range 890-1100

• Painesville, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.47 out of 5  196 reviews

Sophomore: I am a transfer student, and during my short time at Lake Erie, everyone has been extremely helpful and nice. I had a really hard time getting help at my last school, and it made my academics hell. All workers know what is going on and care about their students.... Read 196 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 55%

• Net price $21,347

• SAT range 920-1130