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Overview |
YHC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 840/940 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
YHC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
YHC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
YHC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 656 students)
YHC vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Wilberforce University?
- Young Harris College is 147.1% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at YHC than Wilberforce University ($29,700.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than YHC ($14,070 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 67.2% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($7,000 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Wilberforce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 173.4% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($25,643 vs. $9,380)
YHC vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 212 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming YHC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
YHC vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/