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Overview |
Youngstown State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Youngstown State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,481 students)
Youngstown State vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or West Virginia University Tech?
- Youngstown State University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Youngstown State University ($19,584.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Youngstown State ($9,529 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 16.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,016 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 15.7% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,830 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 1 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.51) as students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Youngstown State vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Youngstown State is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (35% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/