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Overview |
Wilkes | YCP | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Wilkes | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Wilkes | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,656 students)
Wilkes vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or YCP?
- Wilkes University is 85.7% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Wilkes than York College Pennsylvania ($39,134.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Wilkes ($20,916 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 27.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,430 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 96.6% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($29,441 vs. $14,978)
Wilkes vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 1 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Wilkes (94.1%)
Wilkes vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Wilkes University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $7,500 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,700)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,495)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes 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/