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Overview |
Youngstown State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 361 students)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Youngstown State University ($23,316.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,740 vs. $14,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 15.8% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,384 vs. $12,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 33.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($10,867 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 38 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than Youngstown State University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $17,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,700)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/