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CofC PC Millersville University of Pennsylvania Coastal Carolina Wilkes Stevenson University GWU Clemson Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Widener University-Main Campus Rowan University Misericordia University| York College Pennsylvania | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | CSU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
YCP | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
YCP | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
YCP | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 23% | ||
Campus |
YCP | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,418 students)
YCP vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 40% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at CSU than York College Pennsylvania ($29,490.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than YCP ($17,536 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 10.5% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,250 vs. $12,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 76.4% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($26,417 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 24 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming YCP students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CSU (3.24)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than CSU (86.8%)
YCP vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or CSU? 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 CSU and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Charleston Southern University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $10,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $39,800)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/