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Overview |
Youngstown State | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Youngstown State | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 3,554 students)
Youngstown State vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 219.6% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.2% higher at La Salle University than Youngstown State University ($34,270.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than La Salle University ($11,740 vs. $20,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 50.1% lower than costs at La Salle University ($10,384 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 218.1% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($25,808 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 9 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Youngstown State University (67% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $37,700)
- La Salle University and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/