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Overview |
YHC | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
YHC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
YHC | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
YHC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Ferrum College | ||
| 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 855 students)
YHC vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 25.9% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Ferrum College than Young Harris College ($37,400.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Ferrum College ($18,910 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 13% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,706 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($26,580 vs. $25,643)
YHC vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 93 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming YHC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $100 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $39,000)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- YHC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/