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Overview |
YHC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 982/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
YHC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
YHC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Lincoln Memorial 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Young Harris College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at YHC than Lincoln Memorial University ($29,700.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Lincoln Memorial University ($18,910 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 5.7% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,070 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($25,643 vs. $19,105)
YHC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 81 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $200 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/