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McMurry University UMHB Piedmont College North Georgia TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University Truett-McConnell College Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University Toccoa Falls College| Young Harris College | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YHC | HSU | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
YHC | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
YHC | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at HSU than Young Harris College ($30,694.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than HSU ($18,910 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 17.3% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,980 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 13% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($25,643 vs. $22,695)
YHC vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 56 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at YHC (3.15)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or HSU? 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 HSU and YHC.
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $7,500 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,100)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/