YHC vs. Oakland City University

Comparable Facts

Compare Young Harris College in Young Harris, GA with Oakland City University in Oakland City, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Young Harris College is larger than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (1,457 students vs. 640 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Young Harris College is located in Young Harris, GA (Remote Rural setting); Oakland City University is in Oakland City, IN (Distant Town setting).
• Young Harris College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Oakland City University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Young Harris College 13:1; Oakland City University 13:1.

YHC vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, YHC or Oakland City 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 Oakland City University than YHC ($16,437 vs. $21,969).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 5.2% lower than at Oakland City University ($11,000 vs. $11,600).
• Young Harris College is 15.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Oakland City University (about $4,405 more per year; $32,305.00 vs. $27,900.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 15.8% higher at YHC than at Oakland City University (about $4,405 more per year; $32,305.00 vs. $27,900.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Young Harris College as at Oakland City University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 1.7% larger than aid received by Oakland City University students ($26,501 vs. $26,067).

YHC vs. Oakland City University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Oakland City 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 Oakland City University and YHC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Young Harris College (1050) is 50 points higher than at Oakland City University (1000).
• Incoming YHC students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 20 at Oakland City University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 930/1160; Oakland City University 850/1150.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 17/26; Oakland City University 17/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: YHC - Test-free; Oakland City University - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Oakland City University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at YHC (3.15).
• Oakland City University has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than YHC (62.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 25.4% at YHC vs. 32.5% at Oakland City University.

YHC vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for YHC and Oakland City 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.

• Oakland City University's six-year graduation rate is 64%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for YHC.
• Graduates from Young Harris College earn a median of about $2,700 more per year than Oakland City University graduates about ten years after starting college ($39,100 vs. $36,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oakland City University graduates have a $6,800 lower median loan debt than YHC graduates ($20,200 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Oakland City University graduates have an estimated $71 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than YHC graduates ($208 vs. $279).
• More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)

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.