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Overview |
Youngstown State | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 9,103 students)
Youngstown State vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.6% higher at UC Merced than Youngstown State University ($41,636.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than UC Merced ($11,900 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 93.1% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,016 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than University of California Merced (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 239% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($25,868 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 44 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Youngstown State University (58% vs. 35%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $7,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($19,899 vs. $27,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/