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Overview |
YHC | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
YHC | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
YHC | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
YHC | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Heidelberg University | ||
| 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,086 students)
YHC vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Heidelberg University than Young Harris College ($32,900.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Heidelberg University ($18,910 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 3.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,270 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Heidelberg University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($26,562 vs. $25,643)
YHC vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 59 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Heidelberg University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Heidelberg University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
YHC vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and YHC.
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $1,600 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,100)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- YHC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/