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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | YHC | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,147 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,930 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,117 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,519 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 2,477 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Coastal Georgia | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | 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
- College of Coastal Georgia is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,147 students vs. 1,511 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 1,058.8% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.7% higher at YHC than College of Coastal Georgia ($29,700.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Coastal Georgia than YHC ($12,117 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Coastal Georgia are 7.1% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,930 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than College of Coastal Georgia (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 269.3% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($25,643 vs. $6,943)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 39 points higher than at College of Coastal Georgia (935)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than YHC (77.3%)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia 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 College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $5,700 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $10,200 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($16,800 vs. $27,000)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($173 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/