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Minnesota State University-Mankato Kent State Cleveland State NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University University of Akron University of Toledo Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania BGSU Winona State University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at MSU Moorhead than Youngstown State University ($17,674.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than MSU Moorhead ($11,900 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,016 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Youngstown State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,631 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 68 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Youngstown State University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $4,700 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,700)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/