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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,768 | 11,040 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,976 | $10,723 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,952 | $11,083 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,613 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,500 | $8,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,593 | 5,799 | ||
| Admitted | 8,247 | 4,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 28.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1200 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (13,768 students vs. 11,040 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($10,723.00 vs. $8,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at University of South Alabama than Youngstown State University ($17,952.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than University of South Alabama ($11,740 vs. $13,613)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 17.6% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($8,830 vs. $10,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Youngstown State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Alabama students is 4.8% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,500 vs. $8,114)
University of South Alabama vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 64 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than University of South Alabama (65.5%)
University of South Alabama vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of South Alabama is higher than Youngstown State University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $7,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,700)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More University of South Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/