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Overview |
Ohio University | YCP | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio University | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $273 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,656 students)
Ohio University vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Ohio University than York College Pennsylvania ($23,720.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than YCP ($20,207 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 0.8% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($12,336 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 59.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($14,978 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 54 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than York College Pennsylvania (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $6,200 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,995 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,495)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($211 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/