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Overview |
YHC | Converse College | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
YHC | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1020/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
YHC | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
YHC | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Converse College | ||
| 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,284 students)
YHC vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Converse College?
- Young Harris College is 41% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at YHC than Converse College ($29,700.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Converse College ($18,910 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 8.2% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,706 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 71.4% larger than aid received Converse College ($25,643 vs. $14,959)
YHC vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 66 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Converse College (55.6%)
YHC vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Converse 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 Converse College and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/