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Overview |
YHC | UNCG | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
YHC | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1110/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
YHC | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
YHC | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or UNCG?
- Young Harris College is 571.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at YHC than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($29,700.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than YHC ($10,979 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 18% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,924 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 210.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($25,643 vs. $8,257)
YHC vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or YHC .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 61 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at YHC (3.15)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or UNCG? 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 UNCG and YHC.
- Graduates of Young Harris College and UNCG have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/