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Overview |
York | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 7,924 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | monroecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $15,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
York | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 4,989 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 3,287 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $20,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $211 |
Diversity |
York | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
York | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (7,924 students vs. 6,161 students)
York vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Monroe College-Main Campus?
- Monroe College Main Campus is 129.6% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($15,912.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Monroe College-Main Campus than CUNY York College ($15,912.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Monroe College-Main Campus ($5,631 vs. $11,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 89.5% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,500 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monroe College Main Campus than CUNY York College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monroe College Main Campus students is 99.3% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($15,735 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Monroe College-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monroe College-Main Campus or York .
- Monroe College-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or Monroe College-Main Campus? 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 Monroe College-Main Campus and York.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than CUNY York College (69% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,500)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $11,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($8,800 vs. $20,450)
- York graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($90 vs. $211)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/