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Overview |
YCP | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | York, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
YCP | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
YCP | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 81% | ||
Campus |
YCP | Roger Williams University | ||
| 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,656 students)
YCP vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 92.8% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.8% higher at Roger Williams University than York College Pennsylvania ($40,632.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Roger Williams University ($20,916 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 31.1% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($12,430 vs. $16,294)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania as Roger Williams University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 37.6% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($20,611 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or YCP .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Roger Williams University (91%)
YCP vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Roger Williams University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $2,300 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/