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Overview |
YHC | Avila University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
YHC | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 933/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
YHC | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Young Harris College is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,306 students)
YHC vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Avila University?
- Young Harris College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at YHC than Avila University ($29,700.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than YHC ($17,210 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 51.8% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($7,710 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 80% larger than aid received Avila University ($25,643 vs. $14,244)
YHC vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Avila University (986) is 12 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming YHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Avila University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Avila University (67.6%)
YHC vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Avila 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 Avila University and YHC.
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $6,000 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,100)
- Avila University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Avila University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/