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Overview |
YHC | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 965/1190 | ||
| 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 | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
YHC | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
YHC | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Murray State 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
- Murray State University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Murray State University?
- Young Harris College is 262.4% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at YHC than Murray State University ($29,700.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than YHC ($11,042 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 15.2% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,160 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as Murray State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 121.8% larger than aid received Murray State University ($25,643 vs. $11,560)
YHC vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Murray State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Murray State University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 95 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Murray State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Murray State 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 Murray State University and YHC.
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/