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VSU ABAC Piedmont College Savannah State University GS North Georgia Columbus State Clayton State University Truett-McConnell College Georgia College Georgia State AUM| Georgia Southwestern State University | Young Harris College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | YHC | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Southwestern State University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 1,511 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 630.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at YHC than Georgia Southwestern State University ($29,700.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than YHC ($12,186 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 30.4% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($8,978 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Young Harris College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 170.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($25,643 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 7 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/