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Overview |
Denison | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Denison | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 830/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Denison | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Youngstown State?
- Denison University is 476.4% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 457.1% higher at Denison than Youngstown State University ($60,000.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Denison ($11,900 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 43.8% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,016 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Youngstown State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 378.3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($36,497 vs. $7,631)
Denison vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Youngstown State University (79% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,700)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/