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Roanoke College 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| York College Pennsylvania | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | Hollins College | ||
| Location | York, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
YCP | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Hollins College | ||
| 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 Hollins College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 803 students)
YCP vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 91.5% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Hollins College than York College Pennsylvania ($40,350.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Hollins College ($20,916 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 20.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,430 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 137.9% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($35,635 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or YCP .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 70 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
YCP vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or Hollins College? 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 Hollins College and YCP.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than York College Pennsylvania (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $15,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $35,600)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/