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Overview |
Youngstown State | CHC | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Youngstown State | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,420 students)
Youngstown State vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 274.2% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.7% higher at CHC than Youngstown State University ($38,950.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than CHC ($11,900 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($10,016 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Youngstown State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 283.8% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($29,288 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 15 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or CHC? 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 CHC and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Youngstown State University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,700)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/