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With a 59.4% acceptance rate, York College admits roughly 3 in 5 applicants, making backup options essential for most students. The alternatives below offer similar career outcomes with different admission, location, or cost profiles.
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For similar outcomes with better admission odds, consider Felician University in New Jersey, which admits 94% of applicants while producing graduates earning $57,602, nearly identical to York College's $56,945. Stockton University admits 88% of applicants with the same $57,602 median earnings, located 92 miles away in New Jersey. Cedar Crest College in Pennsylvania admits 99% of applicants with slightly higher earnings of $59,460, offering strong alternatives for students prioritizing admission certainty.
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Students preferring to stay in New York should consider CUNY Lehman College, which admits 55% of applicants and produces graduates earning $58,013, located just 13 miles away. Long Island University admits 90% of applicants with earnings of $59,950, also within 13 miles. Touro University maintains similar selectivity at 63% admission with earnings of $53,419, located 10 miles from York College.
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