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Overview |
YHC | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
YHC | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
YHC | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
YHC | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
YHC | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Young Harris College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 158 students)
YHC vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Laurel University?
- Young Harris College is 182.9% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.9% higher at YHC than Laurel University ($29,700.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Laurel University ($18,910 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 26.1% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,280 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 312.8% larger than aid received Laurel University ($25,643 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 80 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming YHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at YHC (3.15)
YHC vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Laurel 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 Laurel University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $200 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,900)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- YHC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/