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Overview |
Youngstown State | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 11,071 students)
Youngstown State vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 105.3% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.5% higher at Liberty University than Youngstown State University ($21,374.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Liberty University ($11,900 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 23.3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,016 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Youngstown State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 63.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($12,471 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 89 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Youngstown State University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,700)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Youngstown State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/