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Overview |
YHC | Memphis | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
YHC | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
YHC | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
YHC | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 1,420 students)
YHC vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Memphis?
- Young Harris College is 261.5% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.7% higher at YHC than University of Memphis ($30,800.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than YHC ($13,656 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 25.7% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,344 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 123.8% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($25,139 vs. $11,234)
YHC vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or YHC .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 55 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than YHC (64%)
YHC vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Memphis? 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 Memphis and YHC.
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $3,100 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/