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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| York College Pennsylvania | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | York, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,780 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,036 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,988 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
YCP | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,933 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 4,647 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
YCP | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $242 |
Diversity |
YCP | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
YCP | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 3,720 students)
YCP vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Old Dominion?
- York College Pennsylvania is 191.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Old Dominion than York College Pennsylvania ($27,465.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than YCP ($16,150 vs. $21,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 14.2% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,780 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Old Dominion University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 49.8% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($14,988 vs. $10,006)
YCP vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 34 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming YCP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Old Dominion (90.5%)
YCP vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Old Dominion University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $3,100 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,995 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,495)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/