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Overview |
York | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
York | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $268 |
Diversity |
York | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
York | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 3,855 students)
York vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 50% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at USC Aiken than CUNY York College ($20,856.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than USC Aiken ($5,631 vs. $11,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 149.4% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($8,736 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than CUNY York College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 22.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($9,701 vs. $7,896)
York vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or York .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 91 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at York (3.15)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and York.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than CUNY York College (41% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $3,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,600)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $17,200 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,000)
- York graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($90 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/