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Overview |
Youngstown State | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Marshall 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 Marshall University based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 10,691 students)
Youngstown State vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Marshall University?
- Youngstown State University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Marshall University than Youngstown State University ($18,244.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Youngstown State ($8,756 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 18.2% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,016 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Youngstown State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 47% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($11,221 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 47 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Youngstown State University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,700)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/