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Overview |
WSU | York College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | York, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | york.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | York College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $20,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $20,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $17,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $13,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | York College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 480 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 39.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 14/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 800/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | York College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | York College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
WSU | York College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | York College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 66% | ||
Campus |
WSU | York College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than York College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 626 students)
WSU vs. York College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or York College?
- York College is 198.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($20,450.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at York College than Wichita State University ($20,450.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than York College ($13,553 vs. $17,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 40.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,000 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College students is 92.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($13,665 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. York College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or York College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 139 points higher than at York College (950)
- Incoming WSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at York College (20)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at York College (3.02)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than York College (57.3%)
WSU vs. York College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or York College? 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 York College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than York College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $38,300)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than York College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than York College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More York College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/