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Overview |
Youngstown State | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,490 students)
Youngstown State vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 331.6% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.2% higher at Randolph-Macon than Youngstown State University ($44,930.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Randolph-Macon ($11,900 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 34.9% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($10,016 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 303.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($30,787 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 117 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Youngstown State University (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,700)
- Randolph Macon College and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/