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Overview |
Youngstown State | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Wilson College | ||
| 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 Wilson College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,360 students)
Youngstown State vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 142.1% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134% higher at Wilson College than Youngstown State University ($25,200.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Wilson College ($11,900 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 19.5% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,016 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 86.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($14,241 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 40 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Youngstown State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Youngstown State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/