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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Miami | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Miami | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 11,071 students)
Miami vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Youngstown State?
- Miami University is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.4% higher at Miami than Youngstown State University ($35,371.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Miami ($11,900 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 58% lower than costs at Miami University ($10,016 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Miami University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 93.3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($14,752 vs. $7,631)
Miami vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 278 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Miami students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Miami vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Youngstown State University (81% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,700)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/