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Overview |
YHC | King College | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
YHC | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
YHC | King College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
YHC | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 53% | ||
Campus |
YHC | King College | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,357 students)
YHC vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or King College?
- King College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at King College than Young Harris College ($31,942.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than King College ($18,910 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 17.5% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,960 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 12.9% larger than aid received King College ($25,643 vs. $22,715)
YHC vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or YHC .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 31 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming King College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than King College (60.8%)
YHC vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or King College? 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 King College and YHC.
- Graduates from King College earn on average $9,400 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,100)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/