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Overview |
Brenau University | YHC | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Brenau University | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Brenau University | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Brenau University | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | YHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brenau University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,511 students)
Brenau University vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or YHC?
- Brenau University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Brenau University than Young Harris College ($31,000.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Brenau University ($18,910 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 6.8% lower than costs at Brenau University ($11,706 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Brenau University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Brenau University ($25,643 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Brenau University (990) is 16 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Brenau University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than YHC (77.3%)
Brenau University vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or YHC? 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 YHC and Brenau University.
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $4,500 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,100)
- Young Harris College and Brenau University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Young Harris College and Brenau University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/