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Overview |
YHC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
YHC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Carson-Newman College than Young Harris College ($31,300.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Carson-Newman College ($18,910 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 15.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,097 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($25,643 vs. $24,697)
YHC vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 65 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and YHC.
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $2,600 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/