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Overview |
YHC | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $27,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $27,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $9,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $15,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $22,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 2,360 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 1,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 880/1145 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
YHC | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Chowan University | ||
| 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 708 students)
YHC vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Chowan University?
- Young Harris College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at YHC than Chowan University ($30,800.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than YHC ($15,845 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 33.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,710 vs. $13,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 14.1% larger than aid received Chowan University ($25,139 vs. $22,026)
YHC vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 201 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming YHC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than YHC (64%)
YHC vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Chowan 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 Chowan University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,600)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- YHC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/