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Overview |
Youngstown State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 8,911 students)
Youngstown State vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Purdue Northwest?
- Youngstown State University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Purdue Northwest than Youngstown State University ($14,364.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Youngstown State ($9,162 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 21.9% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($8,215 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Purdue University Northwest (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($7,631 vs. $7,070)
Youngstown State vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Youngstown State .
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Youngstown State vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Youngstown State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/