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Overview |
YCP | SU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
YCP | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
YCP | SU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
YCP | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
YCP | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,656 students)
YCP vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 60.4% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at SU than York College Pennsylvania ($33,790.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than SU ($20,916 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 10.7% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,230 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 56.7% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($23,467 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 49 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming YCP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than SU (80.4%)
YCP vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or SU? 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 SU and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Shenandoah University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- SU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/