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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Young Harris College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YHC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
YHC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
YHC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
YHC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Longwood University?
- Young Harris College is 239.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at YHC than Longwood University ($29,700.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Longwood University ($18,910 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 22.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,706 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 148.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,643 vs. $10,332)
YHC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 11 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming YHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Longwood 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 Longwood University and YHC.
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $4,100 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/