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Overview |
YHC | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
YHC | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
YHC | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
YHC | William Carey 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
- William Carey University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or William Carey University?
- Young Harris College is 120% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120% higher at YHC than William Carey University ($29,700.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than YHC ($15,271 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 56.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($7,463 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as William Carey University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 92.4% larger than aid received William Carey University ($25,643 vs. $13,331)
YHC vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at William Carey University (1071) is 97 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming William Carey University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman William Carey University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
YHC vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or William Carey 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 William Carey University and YHC.
- Graduates from William Carey University earn on average $1,800 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,100)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $6,808 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($20,192 vs. $27,000)
- William Carey 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 William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/