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Overview |
York | Fisher | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 3,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $38,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $38,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $14,342 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $28,969 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $23,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
York | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 4,600 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 3,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $247 |
Diversity |
York | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
York | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 3,674 students)
York vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 456.5% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($38,566.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.2% higher at Fisher than CUNY York College ($38,566.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Fisher ($5,631 vs. $28,969)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 51.9% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,342 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 198.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($23,599 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or York .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 202 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at York (3.15)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or Fisher? 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 Fisher and York.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than CUNY York College (73% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $7,600 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $15,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($8,800 vs. $23,900)
- York graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($90 vs. $247)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/