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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU CofC Savannah State University Columbus State| Georgia Southern University | Young Harris College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | YHC | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $30,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $20,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $25,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 1,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
GS | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,420 students)
GS vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 604.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at YHC than Georgia Southern University ($30,800.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than YHC ($16,957 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 18.3% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,993 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 211.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($25,139 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 115 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at YHC (3.15)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than YHC (64%)
GS vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,700 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,100)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/