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Overview |
JCU | YCP | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
JCU | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 23, 2024 |
Academics |
JCU | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $273 |
Diversity |
JCU | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
JCU | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or YCP?
- John Carroll University is 115.9% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.9% higher at JCU than York College Pennsylvania ($45,490.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than JCU ($20,916 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 6.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,430 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 103.1% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($30,415 vs. $14,978)
JCU vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 73 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than York College Pennsylvania (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $6,900 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $444 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,495 vs. $26,939)
- YCP graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/