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Overview |
YCP | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | York, PA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,780 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,036 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,988 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,933 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 4,647 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1006/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
YCP | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $175 |
Diversity |
YCP | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
YCP | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 36% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Lincoln Memorial 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (5,805 students vs. 3,720 students)
YCP vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than York College Pennsylvania ($25,680.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than YCP ($19,401 vs. $21,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 8.2% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,808 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 37.3% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($20,585 vs. $14,988)
YCP vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or YCP .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 1 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming YCP students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
YCP vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $11,800 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,475 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,495)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($175 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/