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Old Dominion 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| York College Pennsylvania | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YCP | VWC | ||
| Location | York, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
YCP | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
YCP | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,538 students)
YCP vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 70.9% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at VWC than York College Pennsylvania ($36,010.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than VWC ($20,916 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 12.3% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,070 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 84.1% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($27,568 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 72 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming YCP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at VWC (3.39)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than VWC (81.4%)
YCP vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or VWC? 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 VWC and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $9,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $41,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/