Best colleges in Cleveland

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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Undergrad enrollment: 736 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 890-1240

#10. Malone University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Undergrad enrollment: 8,444 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 950-1190

#9. The University of Akron
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,224 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1060-1220

#8. Walsh University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Undergrad enrollment: 522 (6:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 960-1200

#7. Ursuline College
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 87%
- Undergrad enrollment: 16,706 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1230

#6. Kent State University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Undergrad enrollment: 7,537 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 880-1130

#5. Cleveland State University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Undergrad enrollment: 2,235 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1190-1350

#4. John Carroll University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- Undergrad enrollment: 2,707 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1050-1290

#3. Baldwin Wallace University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 33%
- Undergrad enrollment: 2,978 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1370-1510

#2. Oberlin College
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- Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance Rate: 29%
- Undergrad enrollment: 6,093 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1430-1540

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 77 metros.

#1. Case Western Reserve University
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