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Overview |
YHC | Lee University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
YHC | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
YHC | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
YHC | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Lee 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
- Lee University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Lee University?
- Young Harris College is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at YHC than Lee University ($29,700.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Lee University ($18,910 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 32.4% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($8,840 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 82.6% larger than aid received Lee University ($25,643 vs. $14,042)
YHC vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 114 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Lee University (72.6%)
YHC vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Lee 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 Lee University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and YHC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and YHC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/