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Overview |
York | WVSU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
York | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
York | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $240 |
Diversity |
York | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
York | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
York | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 3,785 students)
York vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at York than West Virginia State University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than WVSU ($6,670 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 46.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($12,214 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 4.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($9,482 vs. $9,036)
York vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or York .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 42 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at York (3.15)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or WVSU? 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 WVSU and York.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than CUNY York College (25% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $10,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,700)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $14,450 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $23,250)
- York graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($90 vs. $240)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/