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Overview |
YHC | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 1,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $34,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $34,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $21,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $27,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 5,661 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 3,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
YHC | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
YHC | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Anderson University | ||
| 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,255 students)
YHC vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Anderson University?
- Anderson University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Anderson University than Young Harris College ($34,590.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Anderson University ($20,509 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 6.1% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($12,250 vs. $13,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($27,121 vs. $25,139)
YHC vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 76 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
YHC vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Anderson University? 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 Anderson University and YHC.
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,300 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- Anderson University and YHC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anderson University and YHC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/