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Overview |
YHC | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
YHC | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
YHC | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Fisk 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,055 students)
YHC vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Fisk University?
- Young Harris College is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at YHC than Fisk University ($29,700.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Fisk University ($18,910 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 1.8% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,500 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 38% larger than aid received Fisk University ($25,643 vs. $18,580)
YHC vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 37 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Fisk University (71%)
YHC vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Fisk 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 Fisk University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/