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Overview |
Youngstown State | UHCL | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $177 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 8,562 students)
Youngstown State vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or UHCL?
- Youngstown State University is 72.8% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at UHCL than Youngstown State University ($19,320.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than UHCL ($11,900 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 6.1% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($9,440 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than University of Houston Clear Lake (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 122.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($16,973 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 44 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than UHCL (69.4%)
Youngstown State vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Youngstown State.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $16,000 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $37,700)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $9,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($17,150 vs. $27,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($177 vs. $279)
- More UHCL 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/