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Overview |
Franciscan | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Franciscan | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Youngstown State?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 194.1% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at Franciscan than Youngstown State University ($30,620.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Franciscan ($11,900 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 6.7% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($9,390 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 119.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($16,779 vs. $7,631)
Franciscan vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 184 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Youngstown State University (70% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Franciscan University of Steubenville earn on average $2,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,700)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/