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Overview |
York | VSU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
York | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $305 |
Diversity |
York | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
York | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
York | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 4,648 students)
York vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or VSU?
- CUNY York College is 25.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at VSU than CUNY York College ($16,542.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than VSU ($6,670 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 55.2% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,544 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 27.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($11,498 vs. $9,036)
York vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 28 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or VSU? 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 VSU and York.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than CUNY York College (40% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $6,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,700)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $20,700 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $29,500)
- York graduates are paying $215 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($90 vs. $305)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/