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Overview |
PennWest California | YCP | ||
| Location | California, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
PennWest California | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,656 students)
PennWest California vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 173.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at YCP than PennWest California ($21,070.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 19.3% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($10,416 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($14,978 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 132 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming YCP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than PennWest California (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $8,200 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/