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Overview |
Youngstown State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 8,816 students)
Youngstown State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Youngstown State University is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Youngstown State University ($13,890.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($11,900 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 25.2% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,016 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 14% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($8,697 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 26 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Youngstown State University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,700)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/