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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU Cleveland State University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU| Ohio University Main Campus | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 University | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 11,071 students)
Ohio University vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Youngstown State?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.2% higher at Ohio University than Youngstown State University ($23,720.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Ohio University ($11,900 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 23.2% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,016 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Youngstown State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 23.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,416 vs. $7,631)
Ohio University vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 127 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Ohio University vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Youngstown State University (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $6,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,700)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/