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Overview |
YHC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
YHC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
YHC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
YHC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
YHC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
YHC | North Carolina Central 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or North Carolina Central University?
- Young Harris College is 696.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at YHC than North Carolina Central University ($29,700.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than YHC ($13,708 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 1.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,706 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 58.6% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($25,643 vs. $16,168)
YHC vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 95 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming YHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted 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 (84.4%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $3,900 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,200)
- Young Harris College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- YHC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans 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/