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Overview |
YHC | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
YHC | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
YHC | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
YHC | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
YHC | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 1,420 students)
YHC vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or USC Aiken?
- Young Harris College is 196.2% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at YHC than University of South Carolina Aiken ($30,800.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than YHC ($11,697 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 48.8% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($8,736 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 159.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($25,139 vs. $9,701)
YHC vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or YHC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 2 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming YHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at YHC (3.15)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than YHC (64%)
YHC vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and YHC.
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $500 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken 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/