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Overview |
York | SU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
York | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $258 |
Diversity |
York | SU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
York | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 42% | ||
Campus |
York | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 4,343 students)
York vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 399.5% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at SU than CUNY York College ($34,614.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than SU ($5,631 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 84.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,800 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 205.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($24,100 vs. $7,896)
York vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or York .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 120 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at York (3.15)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or SU? 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 SU and York.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than CUNY York College (45% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,100 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,000)
- York graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/