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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA Kent State Cleveland State WVU UMBC| Youngstown State University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Youngstown State | VCU | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 11,040 students)
Youngstown State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.5% higher at VCU than Youngstown State University ($34,744.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than VCU ($11,740 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 55.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,384 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($12,433 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 116 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming VCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or VCU? 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 VCU and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Youngstown State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,700)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/