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Overview |
YHC | Midway University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1010/1130 | ||
| 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 | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $241 |
Diversity |
YHC | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
YHC | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Midway 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,441 students)
YHC vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Midway University?
- Young Harris College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at YHC than Midway University ($29,700.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Midway University ($18,910 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 36.1% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($8,600 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Midway University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 43% larger than aid received Midway University ($25,643 vs. $17,934)
YHC vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or YHC .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Midway 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 Midway University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $200 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($23,378 vs. $27,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway 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/