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Overview |
YHC | Cleary College | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | cleary.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Cleary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $22,279 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $22,279 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $27,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $8,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
YHC | Cleary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 67.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | Cleary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Cleary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $312 |
Diversity |
YHC | Cleary College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
YHC | Cleary College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Cleary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Young Harris College is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 891 students)
YHC vs. Cleary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Cleary College?
- Young Harris College is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Cleary College for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $22,279.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at YHC than Cleary University ($29,700.00 vs. $22,279.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Cleary College ($18,910 vs. $27,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 21.3% lower than costs at Cleary University ($11,706 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Cleary University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 203.6% larger than aid received Cleary University ($25,643 vs. $8,447)
YHC vs. Cleary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Cleary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleary College or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 24 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleary College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Cleary College (67.5%)
YHC vs. Cleary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Cleary College? 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 Cleary College and YHC.
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $15,800 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $39,100)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $3,227 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,227)
- YHC graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/