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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 3,430 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Youngstown State?
- Saint Peter's University is 272.6% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.2% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Youngstown State University ($38,790.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Saint Peters; SPC ($11,900 vs. $11,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 70.8% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($10,016 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 362% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($35,256 vs. $7,631)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 63 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Youngstown State University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,700)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/