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Overview |
YHC | North Park University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 890/1162 | ||
| 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 | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
YHC | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
YHC | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
YHC | North Park 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
- North Park University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or North Park University?
- North Park University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at North Park University than Young Harris College ($33,350.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than North Park University ($18,910 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 15.6% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,125 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as North Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 13.7% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,643 vs. $22,545)
YHC vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or North Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Park University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 40 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than North Park University (68%)
YHC vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or North Park 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 Park University and YHC.
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $7,500 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,100)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park 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/