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Overview |
YHC | Lander University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
YHC | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
YHC | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Lander 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
- Lander University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Lander University?
- Young Harris College is 177.6% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at YHC than Lander University ($29,700.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than YHC ($15,524 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 9.4% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,700 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 138.3% larger than aid received Lander University ($25,643 vs. $10,763)
YHC vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 52 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Lander University (67.4%)
YHC vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Lander 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 Lander University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University and YHC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lander University and YHC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/