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Overview |
YHC | Becker College | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
YHC | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
YHC | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
YHC | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
YHC | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Becker College is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 1,420 students)
YHC vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Becker College?
- Becker College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Becker College than Young Harris College ($36,300.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 6.2% lower than costs at Becker College ($13,000 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($25,139 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 35 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at YHC (3.15)
YHC vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Becker College? 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 Becker College and YHC.
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $7,500 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,100)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College 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/