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Overview |
Pensacola State | York | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $90 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | York | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Pensacola State | York | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | York | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pensacola State College is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (7,981 students vs. 6,446 students)
Pensacola State vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or York?
- CUNY York College is 267.1% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at York than Pensacola State College ($14,880.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than York ($3,305 vs. $6,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pensacola State College are 88.9% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,486 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Pensacola State College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($9,036 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State or York? 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 York and Pensacola State.
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than York graduates. ($3,500 vs. $8,800)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than York graduates. ($36 vs. $90)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/