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Overview |
Youngstown State | USD | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | USD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Youngstown State | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | USD | ||
| 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 USD based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 9,856 students)
Youngstown State vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or USD?
- Youngstown State University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at USD than Youngstown State University ($11,283.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than USD ($11,900 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 21.8% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($8,224 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than University of South Dakota (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 21% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($7,631 vs. $6,308)
Youngstown State vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 68 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or USD? 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 USD and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Youngstown State University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $10,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $37,700)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/