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Overview |
YHC | IU East | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
YHC | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
YHC | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
YHC | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
YHC | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
YHC | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or IU East?
- Young Harris College is 308.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at YHC than Indiana University East ($29,700.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than YHC ($8,837 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 24.4% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,412 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 225.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($25,643 vs. $7,874)
YHC vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 13 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming YHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at YHC (3.15)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or IU East? 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 IU East and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $6,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/