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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 TU| York College Pennsylvania | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | AU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,780 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,036 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,988 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,933 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 4,647 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 960/1191 | ||
| 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 |
YCP | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
YCP | AU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
YCP | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
YCP | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (3,720 students vs. 1,378 students)
YCP vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or AU?
- Averett University is 73.6% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at AU than York College Pennsylvania ($38,400.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than AU ($21,036 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 1.8% lower than costs at Averett University ($12,780 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 82% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($27,274 vs. $14,988)
YCP vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 141 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming YCP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AU (3.07)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than AU (47.8%)
YCP vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or AU? 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 AU and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Averett University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $2,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $48,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- AU 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 AU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/