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F&M Millersville University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Stevenson University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Widener University-Main Campus Rowan University Misericordia University WCU SU Penn State York University of Scranton| Washington & Jefferson College | York College Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | YCP | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
W&J | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
W&J | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or YCP?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 135.5% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at W&J than York College Pennsylvania ($49,612.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than W&J ($20,916 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 8.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,430 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 160.1% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($38,963 vs. $14,978)
W&J vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or W&J .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at W&J (3.54)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than York College Pennsylvania (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $6,200 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/