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Overview |
EC | YCP | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
EC | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
EC | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or YCP?
- Elmira College is 67.4% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at EC than York College Pennsylvania ($35,270.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than EC ($20,916 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 7.7% lower than costs at Elmira College ($12,430 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 80.9% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($27,091 vs. $14,978)
EC vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or EC .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than YCP (95.6%)
EC vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or YCP? 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 YCP and EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is the same as at York College Pennsylvania (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $4,700 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,000)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/