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Overview |
Pitt State | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Pitt State | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 73.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Pitt State than Youngstown State University ($17,696.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Pitt State ($11,900 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($9,426 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 148.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,631 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Pitt State vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Youngstown State University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,700)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/