| Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#34 in Federal Region V Universities #21 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #235 in National Universities #20 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,926 Ohio Residents $10,286 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,982 Ohio Residents $18,502 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,848 Ohio Residents $7,028 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,297 Ohio Residents $21,107 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,993 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,769 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,120 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter84.45% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.30% |
| Favorable29.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.66% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,204 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,074 |
| Smaller9,400 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,482 |
| Smaller2,804 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,592 |
| Larger2,895 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,129 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,139) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,011) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,120) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 680 | Number of faculty | 1,068 |
| Lower$78,580 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,327 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.