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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | YCP | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $273 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,656 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or YCP?
- Concordia University Irvine is 86.7% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than York College Pennsylvania ($39,330.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Concordia University-Irvine ($20,916 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 2.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($12,430 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 64.4% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($24,623 vs. $14,978)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 25 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or YCP? 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 YCP and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Concordia University Irvine (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $3,817 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($22,678 vs. $26,495)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($234 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/