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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Bethel College-North Newton | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | Mars Hill 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Mars Hill University than Bethel College North Newton ($36,557.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Bethel College-North Newton ($17,721 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 6.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,410 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($28,916 vs. $22,028)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton 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 Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton 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 Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Mars Hill University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $11,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,300)
- Bethel College North Newton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-North Newton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/