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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | YCP | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,656 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 173.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at YCP than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($21,070.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than YCP ($20,205 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 0.9% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,430 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 72.2% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,978 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 99 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming YCP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $8,500 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $42,200)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/