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Overview |
YHC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
YHC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
YHC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
YHC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
YHC | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 5.7% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at University of Charleston than Young Harris College ($31,400.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than University of Charleston ($18,910 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 14.8% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,200 vs. $11,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 14.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,643 vs. $22,422)
YHC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or YHC .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 20 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
YHC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and YHC.
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $6,100 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/