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Overview |
FLC | York | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
FLC | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FLC | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $90 |
Diversity |
FLC | York | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
FLC | York | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FLC | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or York?
- Fort Lewis College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($7,560.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at FLC than CUNY York College ($18,688.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than FLC ($5,631 vs. $16,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 62.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,390 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than CUNY York College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 77.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($13,989 vs. $7,896)
FLC vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 127 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman FLC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at York (3.15)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than York (59.4%)
FLC vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or York? 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 York and FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than CUNY York College (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $4,200 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,000)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $10,700 lower median federal student loan debt than FLC graduates. ($8,800 vs. $19,500)
- York graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than FLC graduates. ($90 vs. $201)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/