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Overview |
YHC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
YHC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
YHC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
YHC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
YHC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
YHC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Young Harris College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 691 students)
YHC vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Piedmont International University?
- Young Harris College is 235.6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.6% higher at YHC than Piedmont International University ($29,700.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than YHC ($15,119 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 82.6% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($6,410 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 313.2% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($25,643 vs. $6,206)
YHC vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 76 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming YHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
YHC vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/