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Overview |
Bates | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Bates | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bates | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,032 students)
Bates vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Mars Hill University?
- Bates College is 67% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Bates than Mars Hill University ($61,066.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Bates ($17,721 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 72.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,004 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 77.8% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($51,414 vs. $28,916)
Bates vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates 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 Bates .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Mars Hill University (92% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $43,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $32,300)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/