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Overview |
UM-Flint | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Youngstown State?
- University of Michigan Flint is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at UM-Flint than Youngstown State University ($24,882.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Youngstown State ($10,840 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,016 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Youngstown State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 75.5% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($13,389 vs. $7,631)
UM-Flint vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 11 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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-Flint.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Youngstown State University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $4,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and UM-Flint graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and UM-Flint graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UM-Flint graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/