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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | York | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 870/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $90 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | York | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | York | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 6,446 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or York?
- CUNY York College is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.9% higher at York than Southern University and A & M College ($14,880.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Southern University and A & M College ($6,670 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 91.3% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,366 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Southern University and A & M College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,036 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 26 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at York is higher than Southern University and A & M College (20% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,000)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $21,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $30,750)
- York graduates are paying $227 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($90 vs. $317)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/