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Overview |
WCU | YCP | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
WCU | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 |
WCU | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $273 |
Diversity |
WCU | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
WCU | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,656 students)
WCU vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 173.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at YCP than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($21,070.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than WCU ($20,916 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 14.5% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,430 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 175.2% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($14,978 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 18 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WCU (3.43)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than WCU (87.8%)
WCU vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than York College Pennsylvania (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $1,700 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,995 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,495)
- WCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/