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Overview |
YCP | Liberty University | ||
| Location | York, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
YCP | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
YCP | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $249 |
Diversity |
YCP | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
YCP | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 76% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,656 students)
YCP vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Liberty University than York College Pennsylvania ($21,374.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Liberty University ($20,916 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 0.6% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($12,350 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Liberty University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 20.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($14,978 vs. $12,471)
YCP vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or YCP .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 16 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than YCP (95.6%)
YCP vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Liberty University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $11,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,329 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,495)
- Liberty University 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 Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/