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Overview |
USJ | YCP | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
USJ | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
USJ | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or YCP?
- University of Saint Joseph is 99.6% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at USJ than York College Pennsylvania ($42,050.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than USJ ($20,916 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($12,430 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 89% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($28,311 vs. $14,978)
USJ vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or USJ .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 122 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming YCP students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at USJ (3.46)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than University of Saint Joseph (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $500 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/