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Overview |
Youngstown State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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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 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Youngstown State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 4,043 students)
Youngstown State vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or PennWest Edinboro?
- Youngstown State University is 34.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at PennWest Edinboro 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 16.4% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,016 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than PennWest Edinboro (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($7,631 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 31 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
Youngstown State vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or PennWest Edinboro? 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 Edinboro and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Youngstown State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates of Youngstown State University and PennWest Edinboro have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,700 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest Edinboro and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Edinboro and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/