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Overview |
YHC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
YHC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
YHC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
YHC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Marshall University?
- Young Harris College is 313.1% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at YHC than Marshall University ($29,700.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than YHC ($8,756 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 1.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,706 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 128.5% larger than aid received Marshall University ($25,643 vs. $11,221)
YHC vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 54 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Marshall 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 Marshall University and YHC.
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,100 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,100)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/