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Overview |
YHC | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
YHC | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
YHC | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Claflin University?
- Young Harris College is 80.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at YHC than Claflin University ($29,700.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Claflin University ($18,910 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 23.5% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,480 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 87.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($25,643 vs. $13,707)
YHC vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 159 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming YHC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Claflin 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 Claflin University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,700)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- YHC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/