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Overview |
Youngstown State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $212 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 11,071 students)
Youngstown State vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or A&M Commerce?
- Youngstown State University is 117.3% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at A&M Commerce than Youngstown State University ($17,030.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than A&M Commerce ($11,900 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 3% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($9,728 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 30.8% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,983 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 1 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Youngstown State University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $3,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,700)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $6,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($20,514 vs. $27,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($212 vs. $279)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/