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Overview |
YHC | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
YHC | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
YHC | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
YHC | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
YHC | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Cumberland College | ||
| 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 the Cumberlands is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Cumberland College?
- Young Harris College is 200.8% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.8% higher at YHC than University of the Cumberlands ($29,700.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than YHC ($14,337 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 25.9% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($9,300 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 161.1% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($25,643 vs. $9,822)
YHC vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or YHC .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 48 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Cumberland College? 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 Cumberland College and YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $13,044 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($13,956 vs. $27,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/