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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Young Harris College | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YHC | NKU | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 916/1133 | ||
| 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 | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $257 |
Diversity |
YHC | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
YHC | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
YHC | NKU | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,420 students)
YHC vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or NKU?
- Young Harris College is 193% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at YHC than Northern Kentucky University ($30,800.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than YHC ($8,151 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 11.5% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($11,660 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 118.8% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($25,139 vs. $11,492)
YHC vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 94 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at YHC (3.15)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than YHC (64%)
YHC vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or NKU? 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 NKU and YHC.
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $600 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,100)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU 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/