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Overview |
Youngstown State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 |
Youngstown State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Youngstown State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,328 students)
Youngstown State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than Youngstown State University ($25,534.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ($11,900 vs. $18,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 18% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($10,016 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Youngstown State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 37.2% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($10,466 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (1031) is 50 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is higher than Youngstown State University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $20,300 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,700)
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/