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Overview |
YHC | UNG | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
YHC | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
YHC | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
YHC | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or UNG?
- Young Harris College is 629% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at YHC than University of North Georgia ($29,700.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than YHC ($11,721 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 2.1% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,706 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 238.6% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($25,643 vs. $7,574)
YHC vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or YHC .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 39 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming UNG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than UNG (69.6%)
YHC vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or UNG? 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 UNG and YHC.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $5,000 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG 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/