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Overview |
Youngstown State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 951 students)
Youngstown State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 204.5% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.3% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Youngstown State University ($31,698.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($11,900 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 6.4% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,016 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 248.3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($26,575 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 34 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Youngstown State University (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,700)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/