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Overview |
Youngstown State | SFASU | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 11,071 students)
Youngstown State vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or SFASU?
- Youngstown State University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at SFASU than Youngstown State University ($18,858.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than SFASU ($11,900 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 3.9% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($9,642 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Stephen F Austin State University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($10,363 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 20 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Youngstown State University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,700)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/