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Overview |
Youngstown State | MBC | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Youngstown State | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,957 students)
Youngstown State vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 203.7% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.5% higher at MBC than Youngstown State University ($31,611.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than MBC ($11,900 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 3% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($10,016 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 219.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($24,389 vs. $7,631)
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 28 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
Youngstown State vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or MBC? 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 MBC and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Youngstown State University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $700 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,700)
- Mary Baldwin College and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/