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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
CSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 830/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 11,071 students)
CSU vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 81.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at CSU than Youngstown State University ($17,622.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than CSU ($11,900 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 51.9% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,016 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than California State University Chico (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 20.1% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,162 vs. $7,631)
CSU vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 22 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
CSU vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Youngstown State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Youngstown State and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Youngstown State University (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $14,700 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $37,700)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/