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Overview |
Penn State | YCP | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
Penn State | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $273 |
Diversity |
Penn State | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,656 students)
Penn State vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Penn State than York College Pennsylvania ($35,946.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Penn State ($20,916 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 2.5% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,430 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 48.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($14,978 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 148 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at YCP (23)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than York College Pennsylvania (87% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $4,600 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $323 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,495 vs. $26,818)
- YCP graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/