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Overview |
Tuskegee University | YHC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | YHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,511 students)
Tuskegee University vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at YHC than Tuskegee University ($29,700.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Tuskegee University ($18,910 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 18.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,844 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 305.2% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($25,643 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 19 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $1,800 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,100)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- YHC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/