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Overview |
BSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
BSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 36% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,032 students)
BSU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 333.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Mars Hill University than Ball State University ($36,557.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Mars Hill University ($12,615 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 9% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,004 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Ball State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 153.2% larger than aid received Ball State University ($28,916 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 158 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming BSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Mars Hill University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $32,300)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/