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Overview |
YHC | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
YHC | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
YHC | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 17% |
Students |
YHC | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Centenary 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 Centenary University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,498 students)
YHC vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Centenary University than Young Harris College ($34,890.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Centenary University ($18,910 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 9.1% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,706 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($27,592 vs. $25,643)
YHC vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 45 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming YHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Centenary 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 Centenary University and YHC.
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $10,500 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,100)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/