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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,035 | 11,040 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #405 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,544 | $10,723 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,960 | $11,083 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,803 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,552 | $8,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,373 | 5,799 | ||
| Admitted | 7,254 | 4,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.6% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1260 | 940/1210 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 8,035 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or Youngstown State?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($14,544.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.3% higher at UM-Dearborn than Youngstown State University ($30,960.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than UM-Dearborn ($11,740 vs. $12,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 4% lower than costs at University of Michigan Dearborn ($10,384 vs. $10,803)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than Youngstown State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 17.7% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,552 vs. $8,114)
UM-Dearborn vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 124 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than UM-Dearborn (58.6%)
UM-Dearborn vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than Youngstown State University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $15,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $37,700)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More UM-Dearborn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/