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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Kent State Cleveland State Hope College Eastern Michigan University| Grand Valley State University | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
GVSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
GVSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 11,071 students)
GVSU vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Youngstown State?
- Grand Valley State University is 34% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at GVSU than Youngstown State University ($19,856.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than GVSU ($11,900 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,016 vs. $10,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University as Youngstown State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,811 vs. $7,631)
GVSU vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 109 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
GVSU vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Youngstown State University (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,700)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/