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Overview |
Youngstown State | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Youngstown State | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 6,509 students)
Youngstown State vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or PennWest California?
- Youngstown State University is 34.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at PennWest California than Youngstown State University ($11,574.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 4% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,016 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than PennWest California (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,631 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 59 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Youngstown State vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Youngstown State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/