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Overview |
Youngstown State | AU | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Youngstown State | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Youngstown State | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,363 students)
Youngstown State vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or AU?
- Averett University is 261.6% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.5% higher at AU than Youngstown State University ($37,640.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than AU ($11,900 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 13.4% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,016 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 243.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($26,246 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 68 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at AU (3.07)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than AU (76%)
Youngstown State vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or AU? 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 AU and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Youngstown State University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,700)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/