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Overview |
Youngstown State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Youngstown State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 9,242 students)
Youngstown State vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or West Texas A & M University?
- Youngstown State University is 63.4% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Youngstown State than West Texas A & M University ($10,770.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than West Texas A & M University ($11,900 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 1.6% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($9,860 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than West Texas A & M University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($7,631 vs. $7,500)
Youngstown State vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 10 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or West Texas A & M 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 Texas A & M University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Youngstown State University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,700)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/