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Overview |
Coppin | York | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Coppin | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 870/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $90 |
Diversity |
Coppin | York | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Coppin | York | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or York?
- CUNY York College is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at York than Coppin State University ($14,880.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Coppin ($6,670 vs. $8,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 52.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,746 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Coppin State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 44.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($13,097 vs. $9,036)
Coppin vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Coppin State University (888) is 3 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin or York? 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 and Coppin.
- The graduation rate at York is higher than Coppin State University (20% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,300)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $13,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($8,800 vs. $22,500)
- York graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($90 vs. $232)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/