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Overview |
YHC | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,549 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $30,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $30,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $9,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $20,817 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $22,204 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
YHC | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 4,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 2,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1010/1170 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
YHC | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
YHC | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
YHC | McMurry 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
- McMurry University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,549 students vs. 1,420 students)
YHC vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($30,922.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at McMurry University than Young Harris College ($30,922.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than McMurry University ($20,509 vs. $20,817)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 32.8% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,788 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than McMurry University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 13.2% larger than aid received McMurry University ($25,139 vs. $22,204)
YHC vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 87 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming YHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than McMurry University (57.7%)
YHC vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or McMurry 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 McMurry University and YHC.
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $4,600 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,100)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/