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Overview |
YHC | North Central University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
YHC | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
YHC | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
YHC | North Central 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 992 students)
YHC vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or North Central University?
- Young Harris College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at YHC than North Central University ($29,700.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than North Central University ($18,910 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 30.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($8,940 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 46.7% larger than aid received North Central University ($25,643 vs. $17,481)
YHC vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at North Central University (1024) is 50 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming North Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman North Central University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at YHC (3.15)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or North Central 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 North Central University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $5,800 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/