YHC vs. North Carolina Central University

Comparable Facts

Compare Young Harris College in Young Harris, GA with North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

North Carolina Central University is larger than YHC based on total student enrollment (8,579 students vs. 1,457 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Young Harris College is located in Young Harris, GA (Remote Rural setting); North Carolina Central University is in Durham, NC (Midsize City setting).
• Young Harris College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. North Carolina Central University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Young Harris College 13:1; North Carolina Central University 16:1.

YHC vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, YHC or North Carolina Central University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than YHC ($14,475 vs. $21,969).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 18.2% lower than at North Carolina Central University ($11,000 vs. $13,450).
• Young Harris College is 382.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than North Carolina Central University (about $25,606 more per year; $32,305.00 vs. $6,699.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 63.7% higher at YHC than at North Carolina Central University (about $12,570 more per year; $32,305.00 vs. $19,735.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Young Harris College than at North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 120.9% larger than aid received by North Carolina Central University students ($26,501 vs. $11,999).

YHC vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, YHC or North Carolina Central University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between North Carolina Central University and YHC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Young Harris College (1050) is 10 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (1040).
• Incoming YHC students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 17 at North Carolina Central University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 930/1160; North Carolina Central University 980/1100.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 17/26; North Carolina Central University 17/18.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: YHC - Test-free; North Carolina Central University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: North Carolina Central University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at YHC (3.15).
• North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than YHC (62.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 25.4% at YHC vs. 11% at North Carolina Central University.

YHC vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for YHC and North Carolina Central University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• North Carolina Central University's six-year graduation rate is 38%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for YHC.
• Graduates from Young Harris College earn a median of about $3,900 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates about ten years after starting college ($39,100 vs. $35,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Young Harris College graduates have a $4,000 lower median loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates ($27,000 vs. $31,000).
• Among borrowers, YHC graduates have an estimated $41 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than North Carolina Central University graduates ($279 vs. $320).
• More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 23%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.