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Overview |
Youngstown State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Youngstown State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 2,592 students)
Youngstown State vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 231.4% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Youngstown State University ($35,540.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than University of Lynchburg ($11,740 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 27.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,384 vs. $13,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 220.1% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($25,972 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 33 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Youngstown State University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $8,700 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,700)
- University of Lynchburg and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/