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Overview |
Youngstown State | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Youngstown State | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 7,045 students)
Youngstown State vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or CSUMB?
- Youngstown State University is 81.3% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at CSUMB than Youngstown State University ($17,622.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Youngstown State ($11,435 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 62.4% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,016 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than California State University Monterey Bay (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 14% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,702 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Youngstown State .
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than Youngstown State University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $7,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,700)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/