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Overview |
YCP | WVU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
YCP | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $248 |
Diversity |
YCP | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
YCP | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
YCP | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,656 students)
YCP vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or WVU?
- York College Pennsylvania is 125.1% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at WVU than York College Pennsylvania ($26,568.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than YCP ($12,202 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 7% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($11,618 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than West Virginia University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 28.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($14,978 vs. $11,685)
YCP vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or YCP .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 24 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WVU (3.45)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than WVU (88.4%)
YCP vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or WVU? 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 WVU and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than West Virginia University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $100 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,494 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,495)
- WVU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU 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/