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Overview |
WSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 11,040 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $10,723 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $11,083 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $8,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
WSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 5,799 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 4,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 28.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 11,040 students)
WSU vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Youngstown State?
- Wayne State University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.2% higher at WSU than Youngstown State University ($28,615.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than WSU ($11,740 vs. $16,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 13.3% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,384 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Youngstown State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($10,862 vs. $8,114)
WSU vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 89 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
WSU vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Youngstown State is higher than Wayne State University (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,700)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/