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Overview |
Thomas University | YHC | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 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 |
Thomas University | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas University | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | YHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,511 students)
Thomas University vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 175% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175% higher at YHC than Thomas University ($29,700.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than YHC ($12,557 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 66.3% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($7,040 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 213.6% larger than aid received Thomas University ($25,643 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Thomas University .
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas University.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/