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Overview |
YCP | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | York, PA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
YCP | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
YCP | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 43% | ||
Campus |
YCP | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 951 students)
YCP vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 50.4% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than York College Pennsylvania ($31,698.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than YCP ($20,470 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 16.6% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($10,660 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 77.4% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($26,575 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or YCP .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 39 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming YCP students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than YCP (95.6%)
YCP vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and YCP.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $4,100 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,600)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/