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Overview |
YHC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 890/1123 | ||
| 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 | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
YHC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Francis Marion University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Francis Marion University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (4,045 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Francis Marion University?
- Young Harris College is 186% more expensive to attend than Francis Marion University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at YHC than Francis Marion University ($29,700.00 vs. $20,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Francis Marion University than YHC ($12,614 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 42.2% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($8,230 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 153.7% larger than aid received Francis Marion University ($25,643 vs. $10,108)
YHC vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Francis Marion University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Francis Marion University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 47 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Francis Marion University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Francis Marion 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 Francis Marion University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,200)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- YHC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/