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Kentucky Kent State Cleveland State University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University University of Akron Louisville| Northern Kentucky University | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
NKU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 11,071 students)
NKU vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at NKU than Youngstown State University ($20,464.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Youngstown State ($7,259 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,016 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($11,275 vs. $7,631)
NKU vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 87 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
NKU vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Youngstown State University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $37,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/