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Overview |
Pitt | YCP | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 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 |
Pitt | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $273 |
Diversity |
Pitt | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,656 students)
Pitt vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Pitt than York College Pennsylvania ($36,000.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Pitt ($20,916 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 0.6% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($12,360 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 37.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($14,978 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 218 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than York College Pennsylvania (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $414 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,495 vs. $26,909)
- YCP graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/