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Overview |
IU East | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
IU East | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IU East | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at IU East than Youngstown State University ($20,634.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Youngstown State ($8,837 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 6.4% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($9,412 vs. $10,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East as Youngstown State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 3.2% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($7,874 vs. $7,631)
IU East vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 20 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Youngstown State is higher than Indiana University East (35% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Youngstown State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/