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Overview |
YCP | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | York, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
YCP | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
YCP | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
YCP | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
YCP | St. Mary's 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,253 students)
YCP vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at St. Mary's University than York College Pennsylvania ($34,154.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than St. Mary's University ($20,916 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 8.6% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,448 vs. $12,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania as St. Mary's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 69.8% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($25,439 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 16 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming YCP students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
YCP vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than St. Mary's University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $700 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $50,000)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/