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Overview |
Youngstown State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 1,248 students)
Youngstown State vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 313.4% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300% higher at Cedar Crest College than Youngstown State University ($44,334.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Cedar Crest College ($11,740 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 25.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,384 vs. $13,001)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 309.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($33,234 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 13 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College 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 Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Youngstown State University (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Youngstown State graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/