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Overview |
SFC | YCP | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SFC | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $273 |
Diversity |
SFC | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
SFC | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SFC | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or YCP?
- St. Francis College is 29% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at SFC than York College Pennsylvania ($27,188.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than YCP ($18,602 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 44.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($12,430 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 15.5% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($17,294 vs. $14,978)
SFC vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or SFC .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 145 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming YCP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SFC (2.9)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than SFC (84.3%)
SFC vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than St. Francis College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $700 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,070 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,495)
- SFC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($252 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/