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Overview |
Union | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | myunion.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,841 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,841 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,508 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,463 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,217 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Union | 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 | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Union | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Union | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Union | 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 Union based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 787 students)
Union vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union or Youngstown State?
- Union Institute & University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($16,841.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Union than Youngstown State University ($16,841.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Union ($11,900 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Union Institute & University ($10,016 vs. $11,508)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 137.2% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($7,631 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, Union or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Union .
Union vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union.
- The graduation rate at Youngstown State is higher than Union Institute & University (35% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $37,700)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $8,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($18,495 vs. $27,000)
- Union graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/