University of Rochester vs York College

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University of Rochester is a private (not-for-profit) and York College is a public school and both are four-years schools.
University of Rochester has more expensive tuition & fees ($64,348) than York College ($15,308).
It is harder to admit to University of Rochester than York College.
University of Rochester has a higher submitted SAT score (1,480) than York College (1,100).
University of Rochester has more students with 12,197 students while York College has 6,446 students.
University of Rochester has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while York College's ratio is 14 to 1.
University of Rochester has more full-time faculties with 2,492 faculties while York College has 184 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Rochester and CUNY York College.

University of Rochester	vs.	York College
Rochester, New York	Location	Jamaica, New York
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
$64,348	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$7,358 Out-Of-State$15,308
71%	% Receiving Financial Aid	97%
$40,207	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$5,875

35.85 %	Acceptance Rates	59.42 %
19.85 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	8.09 %
1,480	SAT Score	1,100
33	ACT Score	-
89 %	Graduation Rate	33 %
3 %	Transfer-out Rate	38 %
92 %	Retention Rate	61 %
12,197	Student Population	6,446
2,492	Number of Faculties	184
9 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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