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Overview |
Youngstown State | W&J | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Youngstown State | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | W&J | ||
| 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 1,162 students)
Youngstown State vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 157.4% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.1% higher at W&J than Youngstown State University ($27,605.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than W&J ($11,740 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 34% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,384 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 380.3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($38,971 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Youngstown State .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or W&J? 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 W&J and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Youngstown State University (74% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,700)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/