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Overview |
Youngstown State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| 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 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 460 students)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington ($11,900 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,016 vs. $12,984)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University as Penn State New Kensington (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State New Kensington students is 3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($7,860 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 1 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State New Kensington is higher than Youngstown State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $17,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,700)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/