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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Piedmont College Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | Young Harris College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | YHC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 13% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,511 students)
JU vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or YHC?
- Jacksonville University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at JU than Young Harris College ($43,520.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than JU ($18,910 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 36.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,706 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($31,988 vs. $25,643)
JU vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,700 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $39,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/