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Overview |
Kent State | YCP | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Kent State | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $273 |
Diversity |
Kent State | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,656 students)
Kent State vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 71.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Kent State than York College Pennsylvania ($21,410.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than YCP ($19,046 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 2% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,430 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 57% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($14,978 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 13 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State 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 Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Kent State University at Kent (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $10,400 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $670 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,495)
- Kent State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($267 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/