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Overview |
Youngstown State | UWT | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 68% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Youngstown State | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 4,794 students)
Youngstown State vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.5% higher at UWT than Youngstown State University ($39,687.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Youngstown State ($10,680 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 42% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,016 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 69.8% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($12,961 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 15 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or UWT? 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 UWT and Youngstown State.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $28,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $37,700)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/