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Overview |
OC Comets | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OC Comets | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
OC Comets | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Youngstown State?
- Olivet College is 204.2% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194% higher at OC Comets than Youngstown State University ($31,664.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than OC Comets ($11,900 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,016 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 206.1% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($23,361 vs. $7,631)
OC Comets vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 50 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
OC Comets vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Youngstown State University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and OC Comets graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and OC Comets graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/