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Overview |
Xavier | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Xavier | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Xavier | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 6,114 students)
Xavier vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Youngstown State?
- Xavier University is 330.1% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.7% higher at Xavier than Youngstown State University ($44,770.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Xavier ($11,900 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 38% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,016 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 265.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($27,897 vs. $7,631)
Xavier vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 130 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Xavier vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Youngstown State University (77% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/