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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Auburn North Georgia Berry College Alabama ASU UNC Charlotte VCU| Georgia College & State University | Young Harris College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | YHC | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia College | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | 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
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 1,511 students)
Georgia College vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 295.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at YHC than Georgia College & State University ($29,700.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Georgia College ($18,910 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 6.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,948 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 197.8% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($25,643 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 169 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than YHC (77.3%)
Georgia College vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College 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 Georgia College.
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $39,100)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/