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Overview |
Youngstown State | D&E College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Youngstown State | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 650 students)
Youngstown State vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 187% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.4% higher at D&E College than Youngstown State University ($29,880.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than D&E College ($11,900 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($10,016 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 229.2% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($25,119 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 53 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Youngstown State vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or D&E 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 D&E College and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Youngstown State University (36% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Youngstown State University earn on average $200 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/