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Overview |
La Sierra University | YHC | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,611 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,920 | $30,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,920 | $30,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,670 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,076 | $20,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,762 | $25,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,238 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,088 | 1,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
La Sierra University | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra 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
- La Sierra University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (1,611 students vs. 1,420 students)
La Sierra University vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or YHC?
- La Sierra University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($34,920.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at La Sierra University than Young Harris College ($34,920.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than La Sierra University ($20,509 vs. $28,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 11.4% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,670 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than La Sierra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 15.5% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($25,139 vs. $21,762)
La Sierra University vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 45 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming YHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at YHC (3.15)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than YHC (64%)
La Sierra University vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $12,800 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $39,100)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- YHC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/