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Overview |
AUM | YHC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
AUM | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
AUM | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AUM | YHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 1,511 students)
AUM vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 260.8% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at YHC than Auburn University at Montgomery ($29,700.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than YHC ($13,163 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 58.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($7,368 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 269.8% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($25,643 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 16 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at YHC (3.15)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than YHC (77.3%)
AUM vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $1,200 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $4,808 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($22,192 vs. $27,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/