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Overview |
YHC | Eastern | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
YHC | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
YHC | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,420 students)
YHC vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Eastern?
- Young Harris College is 213.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at YHC than Eastern Kentucky University ($30,800.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than YHC ($10,852 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 10.8% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,735 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 119.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,139 vs. $11,460)
YHC vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 54 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than YHC (64%)
YHC vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Eastern? 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 Eastern and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/