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Overview |
York | UArts | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
York | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 66% | ||
Campus |
York | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 1,313 students)
York vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 635.2% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at UArts than CUNY York College ($50,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than UArts ($6,670 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY York College are 0.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($17,919 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 181.8% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($25,460 vs. $9,036)
York vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or York .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 160 points higher than at York (885)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or UArts? 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 UArts and York.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than CUNY York College (62% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $8,700 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $34,500)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/