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Overview |
Howard | YCP | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $21,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $14,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 4,933 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 4,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Howard | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Howard | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 3,720 students)
Howard vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or YCP?
- Howard University is 48.6% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Howard than York College Pennsylvania ($32,878.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Howard ($21,036 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 28.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,780 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 42.9% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($21,422 vs. $14,988)
Howard vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 51 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than York College Pennsylvania (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,100 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/