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Overview |
YCP | RU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,780 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,036 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,988 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
YCP | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,933 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 4,647 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
YCP | RU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
YCP | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
YCP | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 3,720 students)
YCP vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or RU?
- York College Pennsylvania is 163.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at YCP than Radford University ($22,120.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than YCP ($18,282 vs. $21,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 6.7% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,973 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than York College Pennsylvania (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 67.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($14,988 vs. $8,968)
YCP vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or YCP .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at RU (3.31)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than RU (90.6%)
YCP vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or RU? 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 RU and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Radford University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $3,300 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,495)
- RU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU 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/