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RU JMU Kent State CNU Mary Washington College Cleveland State Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon University of Akron University of Toledo| Youngstown State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Youngstown State | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 4,545 students)
Youngstown State vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Longwood University?
- Youngstown State University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($10,723.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Longwood University than Youngstown State University ($20,870.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Longwood University ($11,740 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 53% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,384 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 34% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($10,869 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 4 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Youngstown State University (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,700)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/