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Overview |
YCP | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | York, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
YCP | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $261 |
Diversity |
YCP | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
YCP | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,656 students)
YCP vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 91.3% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Abilene Christian University than York College Pennsylvania ($40,300.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Abilene Christian University ($20,916 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 8.1% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,500 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 75.5% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($26,280 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or YCP .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 38 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
YCP vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is the same as at Abilene Christian University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $4,700 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,170 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,495)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($261 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/