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Overview |
Alabama State | YHC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $30,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $30,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $20,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $25,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 1,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | YHC | ||
| 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,870 students vs. 1,420 students)
Alabama State vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 269.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at YHC than Alabama State University ($30,800.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than YHC ($13,504 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 69.1% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($7,690 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 129.1% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($25,139 vs. $10,971)
Alabama State vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 130 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming YHC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than YHC (64%)
Alabama State vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or YHC? 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 YHC and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $29,500)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- YHC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/