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Overview |
Youngstown State | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Youngstown State | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 2,485 students)
Youngstown State vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 282.9% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.5% higher at Alvernia University than Youngstown State University ($41,060.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Alvernia University ($11,740 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 45.3% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($10,384 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 252.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($28,611 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 17 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Youngstown State vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Youngstown State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,700)
- Alvernia University and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/