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Overview |
Muskingum | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
Muskingum | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Muskingum | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Youngstown State?
- Muskingum University is 187.2% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.6% higher at Muskingum than Youngstown State University ($29,900.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Muskingum ($11,900 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($10,016 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Youngstown State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 215.1% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($24,048 vs. $7,631)
Muskingum vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 3 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Muskingum students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Muskingum vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Youngstown State University (54% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and Muskingum graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and Muskingum graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/