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Overview |
Youngstown State | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 4,694 students)
Youngstown State vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.4% higher at Winthrop University than Youngstown State University ($29,636.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Winthrop University ($11,740 vs. $16,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 1% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,384 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 79.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($14,600 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 63 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Youngstown State vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Youngstown State University (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,700)
- Winthrop University and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop 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/