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Overview |
Howard | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Howard | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 11,071 students)
Howard vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Youngstown State?
- Howard University is 193.8% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184% higher at Howard than Youngstown State University ($30,584.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Howard ($11,900 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 58.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($10,016 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 162.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($20,063 vs. $7,631)
Howard vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 124 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Youngstown State University (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Youngstown State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/