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Overview |
Youngstown State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 1,984 students)
Youngstown State vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 281.1% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.7% higher at Seton Hill University than Youngstown State University ($40,864.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Seton Hill University ($11,740 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,384 vs. $13,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 282.3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($31,017 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Youngstown State .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Youngstown State vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Youngstown State University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,700)
- Seton Hill University and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/