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Overview |
YHC | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
YHC | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
YHC | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
YHC | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (6,941 students vs. 1,420 students)
YHC vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or UT Martin?
- Young Harris College is 260.4% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at YHC than The University of Tennessee Martin ($30,800.00 vs. $14,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than YHC ($11,151 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 78.6% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($7,280 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 143.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($25,139 vs. $10,326)
YHC vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or YHC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 76 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at YHC (3.15)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than YHC (64%)
YHC vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and YHC.
- Graduates of Young Harris College and UT Martin have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,100 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/