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Overview |
Youngstown State | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 1,835 students)
Youngstown State vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 224.7% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.2% higher at Roanoke College than Youngstown State University ($34,820.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Roanoke College ($11,740 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 48% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,384 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 224.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($26,341 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 111 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Roanoke College (80.1%)
Youngstown State vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Youngstown State University (69% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $37,700)
- Roanoke College and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/