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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Millersville University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Stevenson University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Widener University-Main Campus| Jacksonville University | York College Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | YCP | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $273 |
Diversity |
JU | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 33% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,656 students)
JU vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or YCP?
- Jacksonville University is 106.5% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at JU than York College Pennsylvania ($43,520.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than JU ($20,916 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 28.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,430 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 113.6% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($31,988 vs. $14,978)
JU vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Jacksonville University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $4,100 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $50,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,874 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,495)
- JU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($233 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/