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ISU Kent State Cleveland State Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa University of Akron| North Dakota State University Main Campus | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,952 | 11,040 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $10,723 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $11,083 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,565 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,461 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $8,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 92% |
Admission |
NDSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,331 | 5,799 | ||
| Admitted | 7,024 | 4,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 28.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 940/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NDSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NDSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 11,040 students)
NDSU vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($10,723.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at NDSU than Youngstown State University ($13,963.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than NDSU ($11,740 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 8.6% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($9,565 vs. $10,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 38.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,114 vs. $5,841)
NDSU vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 110 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
NDSU vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU 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 NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Youngstown State University (54% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $15,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $37,700)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($23,300 vs. $27,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/