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Binghamton University BU Mason Lehman Penn State Harrisburg Brooklyn College NYU Queens College WPI Baruch City Tech Bentley| CUNY York College | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
York | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 707 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $8,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
York | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 2,012 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $277 |
Diversity |
York | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
York | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 707 students)
York vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 111% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Penn State York than CUNY York College ($24,562.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Penn State York ($5,631 vs. $19,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 62% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,448 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Penn State York (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State York students is 6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($8,372 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or York .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 165 points higher than at York (885)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or Penn State 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 Penn State York and York.
- The graduation rate at Penn State York is higher than CUNY York College (45% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $12,100 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,018 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,818)
- York graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($90 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/