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Overview |
YHC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 1,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $43,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $22,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $33,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
YHC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 3,473 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 2,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 14/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
YHC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
YHC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
YHC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Saint Martin's 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
- Saint Martin's University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (1,505 students vs. 1,420 students)
YHC vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($43,600.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Saint Martin's University than Young Harris College ($43,600.00 vs. $30,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Saint Martin's University ($20,509 vs. $22,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 7.5% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($13,000 vs. $13,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($33,751 vs. $25,139)
YHC vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 73 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than YHC (64%)
YHC vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and YHC.
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $9,400 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,100)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/