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Overview |
YHC | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,800 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,800 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,509 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,139 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
YHC | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 1,233 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
YHC | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
YHC | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Young Harris College is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 748 students)
YHC vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Wheeling University?
- Young Harris College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Wheeling University for in-state tuition ($30,800.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at YHC than Wheeling University ($30,800.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling University than YHC ($19,164 vs. $20,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 4.7% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($12,420 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Wheeling University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Wheeling University ($25,139 vs. $22,319)
YHC vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 58 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Wheeling University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Wheeling University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Wheeling University has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than YHC (64%)
YHC vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and YHC.
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $9,000 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $39,100)
- Wheeling University and YHC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling University and YHC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/