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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio State | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 11,071 students)
Ohio State vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Youngstown State?
- Ohio State University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.1% higher at Ohio State than Youngstown State University ($35,762.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Ohio State ($11,900 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 39.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,016 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Ohio State University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($10,993 vs. $7,631)
Ohio State vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 314 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Youngstown State University (80% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,700)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Ohio State 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/