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Overview |
Wesleyan College | YHC | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at YHC than Wesleyan College ($29,700.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than YHC ($13,900 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 6.5% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,996 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Young Harris College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($25,643 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/