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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Millersville University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Stevenson University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Widener University-Main Campus| York College Pennsylvania | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | HBU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 |
YCP | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $249 |
Diversity |
YCP | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
YCP | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
YCP | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,656 students)
YCP vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at HBU than York College Pennsylvania ($34,250.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than YCP ($19,515 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 36.1% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($9,130 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 79.7% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($26,908 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or YCP .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 6 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming YCP students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HBU (3.46)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than HBU (84.5%)
YCP vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or HBU? 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 HBU and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Houston Baptist University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $900 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,700)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,329 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,495)
- HBU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($249 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/