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Overview |
YCP | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | York, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
YCP | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
YCP | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
YCP | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $191 |
Diversity |
YCP | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
YCP | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
YCP | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,775 students)
YCP vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 44.3% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at LGCNHS than York College Pennsylvania ($30,408.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than LGCNHS ($20,916 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 13% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,000 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 144.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($14,978 vs. $6,133)
YCP vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or YCP .
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
YCP vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and YCP.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $600 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,995 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,495)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($191 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/