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Overview |
YCP | BC | ||
| Location | York, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
YCP | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
YCP | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
YCP | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,421 students)
YCP vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 84.1% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at BC than York College Pennsylvania ($38,800.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than YCP ($19,332 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 11.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,430 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 127.9% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($34,142 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 20 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than BC (90.4%)
YCP vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or BC? 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 BC and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Bridgewater College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $7,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $43,100)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/