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Overview |
Youngstown State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Youngstown State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,315 students)
Youngstown State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or West Liberty University?
- Youngstown State University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at West Liberty University than Youngstown State University ($17,100.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than West Liberty University ($11,900 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 0% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($10,016 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than West Liberty University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 31% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,631 vs. $5,824)
Youngstown State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 3 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Youngstown State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Youngstown State University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $200 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,700)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/