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Overview |
Youngstown State | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 424 students)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus than Youngstown State University ($23,086.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($11,900 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,016 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students is 21.1% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,241 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 65 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Penn State Fayette- Eberly 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus is higher than Youngstown State University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $17,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,700)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/