Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GWU Catawba College Wingate University Limestone University BAC Guilford College Piedmont College NC State ECU North Georgia UNC Charlotte Truett-McConnell College| Young Harris College | Lenoir Rhyne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
YHC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | lr.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
YHC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $43,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
YHC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
YHC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
YHC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
YHC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Young Harris College ($43,000.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($18,910 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 10.2% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,706 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 39% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($35,641 vs. $25,643)
YHC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 16 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and YHC.
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $2,900 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,100)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and YHC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and YHC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/