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Overview |
JCU | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
JCU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
JCU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 15% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Youngstown State?
- John Carroll University is 337% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 322.4% higher at JCU than Youngstown State University ($45,490.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than JCU ($11,900 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 31.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,016 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 298.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($30,415 vs. $7,631)
JCU vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 146 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming JCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
JCU vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Youngstown State University (71% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $37,700)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/