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Overview |
YHC | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
YHC | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
YHC | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
YHC | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Columbia International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia International University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,481 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Columbia International University?
- Young Harris College is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at YHC than Columbia International University ($29,700.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Columbia International University ($18,910 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 17.6% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,950 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Columbia International University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($25,643 vs. $18,834)
YHC vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 71 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
YHC vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/