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Overview |
YHC | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
YHC | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
YHC | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
YHC | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Wingate 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
- Wingate University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Wingate University than Young Harris College ($40,706.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than YHC ($18,823 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 12.1% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,444 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($36,262 vs. $25,643)
YHC vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 66 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Wingate 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 Wingate University and YHC.
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $13,800 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,100)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YHC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/