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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | YCP | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,610 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,598 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,598 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,720 | $21,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,458 | $14,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 4,933 | ||
| Admitted | 6,022 | 4,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Widener University-Main Campus | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 3,720 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or YCP?
- Widener University Main Campus is 137.8% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than York College Pennsylvania ($52,598.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Widener University-Main Campus ($21,036 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 21.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,780 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 149.9% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($37,458 vs. $14,988)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 22 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Widener University Main Campus (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $8,800 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/