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Overview |
Northwest | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 11,040 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $10,723 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $11,083 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $8,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Northwest | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 5,799 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 4,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 28.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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 |
Academics |
Northwest | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northwest | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 9,664 students)
Northwest vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 66.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,723.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Northwest than Youngstown State University ($12,884.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Northwest ($11,740 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,384 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Youngstown State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,700 vs. $8,114)
Northwest vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 66 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Northwest vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Youngstown State University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,700)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/