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Overview |
WestConn | YCP | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
WestConn | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,656 students)
WestConn vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 226% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at YCP than Western Connecticut State University ($21,070.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than YCP ($15,862 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 17.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,430 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 65.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($14,978 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Western Connecticut State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $3,300 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- WestConn graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/