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Overview |
York | EC | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
York | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | EC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
York | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
York | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 657 students)
York vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or EC?
- Elmira College is 421.7% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at EC than CUNY York College ($36,152.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than EC ($5,631 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 55.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,990 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 234.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($26,386 vs. $7,896)
York vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or York .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at York (3.15)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or EC? 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 EC and York.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than CUNY York College (60% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $2,800 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/