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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Millersville University of Pennsylvania Wilkes BC Stevenson University| York College Pennsylvania | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | Longwood University | ||
| Location | York, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,780 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,036 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,988 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
YCP | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,933 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 4,647 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
YCP | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
YCP | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 3,720 students)
YCP vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Longwood University?
- York College Pennsylvania is 155.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at YCP than Longwood University ($22,120.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Longwood University ($21,036 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 24.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,780 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than York College Pennsylvania (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 37.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($14,988 vs. $10,869)
YCP vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 69 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming YCP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Longwood University (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
YCP vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or Longwood 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 Longwood University and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is the same as at Longwood University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $7,500 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/