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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Stevenson University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Widener University-Main Campus Rowan University Misericordia University WCU SU Penn State York University of Scranton TU| York College Pennsylvania | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | SVU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
YCP | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
YCP | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $244 |
Diversity |
YCP | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
YCP | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 73% | ||
Campus |
YCP | SVU | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,053 students)
YCP vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or SVU?
- York College Pennsylvania is 11.7% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at YCP than Southern Virginia University ($21,070.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than SVU ($20,916 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 35.8% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($9,150 vs. $12,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania as Southern Virginia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 82.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($14,978 vs. $8,188)
YCP vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 13 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming YCP students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than YCP (95.6%)
YCP vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or SVU? 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 SVU and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Southern Virginia University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $10,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,841 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,495)
- SVU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($244 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/