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Overview |
WMU | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
WMU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WMU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WMU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 11,071 students)
WMU vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Youngstown State?
- Western Michigan University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at WMU than Youngstown State University ($18,154.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than WMU ($11,900 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 10.8% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,016 vs. $11,102)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University as Youngstown State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 12% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($7,631 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 49 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming WMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
WMU vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Youngstown State University (56% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,700)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/