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Overview |
YHC | Oakland City University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Oakland City, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | oak.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Oakland City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $26,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $26,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $17,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $23,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
YHC | Oakland City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 883 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 850/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | Oakland City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Oakland City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
YHC | Oakland City University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
YHC | Oakland City University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Oakland City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Young Harris College is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 880 students)
YHC vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Oakland City University?
- Young Harris College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Oakland City University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at YHC than Oakland City University ($29,700.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than YHC ($17,103 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 12.6% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,400 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Oakland City University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Oakland City University ($25,643 vs. $23,197)
YHC vs. Oakland City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Oakland City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland City University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 49 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
YHC vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Oakland City 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 Oakland City University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $6,800 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($20,200 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/