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Overview |
UNCG | YCP | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCG | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $273 |
Diversity |
UNCG | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 3,656 students)
UNCG vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 376.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at YCP than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,070.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than YCP ($10,979 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 25.3% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($9,924 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 81.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($14,978 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 19 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UNCG students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than UNCG (91.9%)
UNCG vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $11,600 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $3,758 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,495)
- UNCG graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($235 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/