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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Millersville University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Stevenson University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Mason Widener University-Main Campus Rowan University| York College Pennsylvania | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | VMI | ||
| Location | York, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
YCP | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
YCP | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
YCP | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
YCP | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,512 students)
YCP vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or VMI?
- York College Pennsylvania is 115.4% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at VMI than York College Pennsylvania ($39,590.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than YCP ($18,129 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 16.5% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($10,674 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Virginia Military Institute (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 27.6% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($19,111 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or YCP .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 85 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than VMI (71.1%)
YCP vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or VMI? 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 VMI and YCP.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than York College Pennsylvania (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $11,400 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,700)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- VMI graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/