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Overview |
Youngstown State | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 11,071 students)
Youngstown State vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Tarleton?
- Youngstown State University is 135.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Tarleton than Youngstown State University ($14,208.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Tarleton ($11,900 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 3.1% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($10,016 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Tarleton State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,463 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 22 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Youngstown State University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,700)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/