- Both Piedmont University and Young Harris College (YHC) are private.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- YHC has more expensive tuition of $32,305 than Piedmont University ($30,680).
- YHC has tighter acceptance rate of 52.51% than Piedmont University (59.52%).
- Piedmont University is larger with 1,843 students than YHC (1,511 students).
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| #15 in Georgia | Rankings | #166 in Liberal Arts Colleges #24 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Demorest, GA | Location | Young Harris, GA |
| Known as | YHC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,680 | Undergraduate | $32,305 |
| $11,940 | Graduate | $12,000 |
| $20,138 | Financial Aid | $21,731 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | |
| 59.52% | Acceptance Rate | 52.51% |
| 37.99% | Yield | 32.41% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,843 | Total Students | 1,511 |
| 1,245 | Undergraduate | 1,496 |
| 598 | Graduate | 15 |
| 572 | Online Enrollment | 418 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 68% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) $6,320 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,040) $5,130 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,242 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 110 Full-time 223 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 65 Full-time 62 Part-time |
| 284 Full-time 249 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 159 Full-time 97 Part-time |
| $67,236 for Faculties $54,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,234 for Faculties $55,753 Part-time |