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Overview |
YHC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
YHC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
YHC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
YHC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
YHC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 52% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Ohio Valley 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 273 students)
YHC vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Ohio Valley University?
- Young Harris College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at YHC than Ohio Valley University ($29,700.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 27.4% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,190 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($25,643 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or YHC .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at YHC (3.15)
YHC vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/