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Overview |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Ironton, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,181 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,623 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 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-Southern Campus | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,006 students)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Southern Campus or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Youngstown State than Ohio University Southern Campus ($10,770.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than Youngstown State ($8,181 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 60.8% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($6,228 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Ohio University Southern Campus (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($7,631 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Southern Campus 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-Southern Campus .
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Ohio University-Southern Campus (3.37)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Southern Campus 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-Southern Campus.
- The graduation rate at Youngstown State is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (35% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Southern Campus earn on average $6,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,700)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Ohio University-Southern Campus 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/