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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | York College Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | YCP | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UT | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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 |
UT | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $273 |
Diversity |
UT | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UT | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,656 students)
UT vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or YCP?
- The University of Tampa is 42.6% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at UT than York College Pennsylvania ($30,036.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than UT ($20,916 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 2.2% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($12,160 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 6.7% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($14,978 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 38 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming UT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UT (3.5)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than The University of Tampa (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $1,100 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,700)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $938 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,557 vs. $26,495)
- UT graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($264 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/