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Overview |
University of West Georgia | YHC | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,728 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,424 | $30,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,962 | $20,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,088 | $25,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,399 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 1,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.4% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of West 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
- University of West Georgia is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (12,728 students vs. 1,420 students)
University of West Georgia vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 604.6% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at YHC than University of West Georgia ($30,800.00 vs. $15,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Georgia than YHC ($14,962 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Georgia are 11.7% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,642 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than University of West Georgia (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 210.8% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($25,139 vs. $8,088)
University of West Georgia vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 29 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman University of West Georgia students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than University of West Georgia (49.4%)
University of West Georgia vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West 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 University of West Georgia.
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $1,300 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- University of West Georgia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of West Georgia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia 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/