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Overview |
SAU | YCP | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SAU | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $273 |
Diversity |
SAU | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
SAU | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or YCP?
- Spring Arbor University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at SAU than York College Pennsylvania ($31,020.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than SAU ($20,916 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 16.7% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($10,652 vs. $12,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University as York College Pennsylvania (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 38% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($20,677 vs. $14,978)
SAU vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 19 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU 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 SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Spring Arbor University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $8,100 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,452 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($24,043 vs. $26,495)
- SAU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/