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Overview |
Spelman | YCP | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Spelman | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Spelman | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or YCP?
- Spelman College is 22.8% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Spelman than York College Pennsylvania ($25,880.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Spelman ($20,916 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 26% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,430 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 40.9% larger than aid received Spelman College ($14,978 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 39 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming YCP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than York College Pennsylvania (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $600 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/