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Overview |
YCP | Penn College | ||
| Location | York, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
YCP | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
YCP | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
YCP | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
YCP | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,656 students)
YCP vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Penn College?
- York College Pennsylvania is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Penn College than York College Pennsylvania ($23,190.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Penn College ($20,916 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 2.5% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($12,130 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 106.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($14,978 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or YCP .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Penn College (3.05)
YCP vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or Penn College? 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 Penn College and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $6,300 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,995 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,495)
- Penn College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/