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Overview |
York | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 17% |
Admission |
York | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $315 |
Diversity |
York | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
York | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 86% | ||
Campus |
York | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 534 students)
York vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Potomac College-Washington?
- CUNY York College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at York than Potomac College Washington ($14,880.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Potomac College-Washington ($6,670 vs. $16,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 57.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,360 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Potomac College Washington (99% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 144.9% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($9,036 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, York or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or York .
York vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and York.
- The graduation rate at York is the same as at Potomac College Washington (20% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Washington earn on average $8,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $21,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($8,800 vs. $30,500)
- York graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($90 vs. $315)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/