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Overview |
Youngstown State | EMU | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Youngstown State | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,334 students)
Youngstown State vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 289.9% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.9% higher at EMU than Youngstown State University ($40,590.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than EMU ($11,900 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($10,016 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Youngstown State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 299.2% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($30,460 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 28 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming EMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or EMU? 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 EMU and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Youngstown State University (66% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $37,700)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/