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Overview |
YHC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
YHC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
YHC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
YHC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Austin Peay State University?
- Young Harris College is 335.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at YHC than Austin Peay State University ($29,700.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than YHC ($16,140 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 4.9% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($11,706 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Austin Peay State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 150.6% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($25,643 vs. $10,232)
YHC vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Austin Peay State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin Peay State University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 37 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Austin Peay State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Austin Peay State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Austin Peay State University? 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 Austin Peay State University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/