Chico State vs Youngstown State University (YSU)

California State University-Chico and Youngstown State University, located on opposite sides of the country, offer distinct educational experiences. CSU-Chico boasts a higher acceptance rate (83%) compared to YSU's 73%, making it a more accessible option. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with CSU-Chico excelling in fields like business, communication, and education, while YSU shines in engineering, nursing, and social sciences. CSU-Chico's student body is more racially and ethnically diverse, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students, while YSU's student population is predominantly White. In terms of graduation rates, CSU-Chico has a slight edge, with 62% of its students completing their degrees within six years, compared to YSU's 58%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	California State University-Chico	Youngstown State University
Overview
Location	Chico, California	Youngstown, Ohio
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.5%	78.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	930 - 1180
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		79.0%
Total number of applicants	19,990	6,718
Total number of admissions given out	17,086	5,250
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,929	1,627
Yield rate	11.3%	31.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,984 Out of state: $35,864	In state: $24,312 Out of state: $24,672
Average net price	$13,749	$12,290
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $9,953 Out of state: $10,313
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,609 Meal plan: $3,881	$9,775
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	63.0% Average amount $8,691	79.0% Average amount $8,912
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $4,637	49.0% Average amount $5,110
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $11,369	4.0% Average amount $10,348

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,462 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	9,377 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%
Graduate students	1,240 Men 33.6% Women 66.4%	1,921 Men 34.1% Women 65.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.3%	16.7%
International students	2.9%	3.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	2,323	1,154
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Oregon Washington Arizona Colorado	Ohio Pennsylvania New York Illinois West Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Engineering Technologies	Business Health Professions Engineering Education Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	65.4%	47.0%
Dropout rate	27.4%	29.4%
Transferred out	4.8%	19.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,107 Year 2: $95,797 Year 3: $96,478 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,190 Year 2: $83,091 Year 3: $93,961 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,808 Year 2: $74,241 Year 3: $91,563 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,244 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $79,499 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,761 Year 2: $69,617 Year 3: $79,308 Engineering, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,803 Year 2: $66,355 Year 3: $76,389 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,879 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $74,258 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,880 Year 2: $66,222 Year 3: $74,116 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,298 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $69,321 Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,812 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $68,680	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $110,241 Year 3: $120,066 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,147 Year 2: $70,596 Year 3: $77,343 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,173 Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $76,207 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,894 Year 2: $66,222 Year 3: $72,391 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $68,240 Year 2: $71,734 Year 3: $72,178 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,756 Year 2: $64,706 Year 3: $70,952 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $65,743 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,058 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $63,180 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,179 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $60,669 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,758 Year 2: $56,373 Year 3: $58,392

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