YHC vs. OUAZ-Surprise

Comparable Facts

Compare Young Harris College in Young Harris, GA with Ottawa University Surprise in Surprise, Arizona on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Young Harris College is larger than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (1,457 students vs. 912 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Young Harris College is located in Young Harris, GA (Remote Rural setting); Ottawa University Surprise is in Surprise, Arizona (Large Suburban setting).
• Young Harris College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Surprise is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Young Harris College 13:1; Ottawa University Surprise 11:1.

YHC vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, YHC or OUAZ-Surprise? 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 Young Harris College than OUAZ-Surprise ($21,969 vs. $34,037).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 33.3% lower than at Ottawa University Surprise ($11,000 vs. $16,500).
• Ottawa University Surprise is 11.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than YHC (about $3,575 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $32,305.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 11.1% higher at OUAZ-Surprise than at Young Harris College (about $3,575 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $32,305.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Young Harris College as at Ottawa University Surprise (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 44.6% larger than aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students ($26,501 vs. $18,321).

YHC vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, YHC or OUAZ-Surprise? 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 OUAZ-Surprise and YHC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Young Harris College (1050) is 50 points higher than at OUAZ-Surprise (1000).
• Incoming YHC students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 18 at OUAZ-Surprise).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 930/1160; Ottawa University Surprise 840/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 17/26; Ottawa University Surprise 16/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: YHC - Test-free; OUAZ-Surprise - Test optional.
• OUAZ-Surprise has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than YHC (62.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 25.4% at YHC vs. 26.3% at OUAZ-Surprise.

YHC vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for YHC and OUAZ-Surprise? 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.

• Graduates from Young Harris College have median earnings of about $39,100 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for OUAZ-Surprise.

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.