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Lehman Brooklyn College Queens College F&M City Tech Kean Medgar Montclair State University Hunter City College of New York Temple Dickinson College| CUNY York College | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
York | W&J | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
York | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
York | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
York | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 1,162 students)
York vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 298.3% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at W&J than CUNY York College ($27,605.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than W&J ($5,631 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 56.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,910 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 393.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($38,971 vs. $7,896)
York vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or York .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at York (3.15)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or W&J? 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 W&J and York.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than CUNY York College (74% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,700 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/