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Overview |
Youngstown State | Kings College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Kings College | ||
| 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 1,932 students)
Youngstown State vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Kings College?
- King's College is 277.9% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.6% higher at Kings College than Youngstown State University ($40,520.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Kings College ($11,740 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 45.3% lower than costs at King's College ($10,384 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 290.5% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($31,686 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Youngstown State .
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Kings College? 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 Kings College and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Youngstown State University (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $37,700)
- King's College and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- King's College and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/