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Overview |
UC | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 93% |
Admission |
UC | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UC | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UC | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 11,071 students)
UC vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Youngstown State?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.4% higher at UC than Youngstown State University ($26,862.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than UC ($11,900 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 28.3% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,016 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students is 14.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,733 vs. $7,631)
UC vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 184 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming UC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
UC vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Youngstown State University (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $7,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $37,700)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/