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Overview |
Youngstown State | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 888 students)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Youngstown State University ($24,318.00 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 Lehigh Valley ($11,900 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($10,016 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 29.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,886 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 38 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Youngstown State University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $17,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,700)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/