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Overview |
YCP | CNU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
YCP | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
YCP | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
YCP | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
YCP | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
YCP | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,656 students)
YCP vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or CNU?
- York College Pennsylvania is 124.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at CNU than York College Pennsylvania ($22,613.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than CNU ($20,916 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 3.7% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,990 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 86.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($14,978 vs. $8,022)
YCP vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or YCP .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 101 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than CNU (85.4%)
YCP vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or CNU? 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 CNU and YCP.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than York College Pennsylvania (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $3,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- CNU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/