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Overview |
KSU | YHC | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | YHC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 39% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
KSU | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
KSU | 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 628.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.3% higher at YHC than Kennesaw State University ($29,700.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than YHC ($15,451 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,467 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 396.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($25,643 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/