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Overview |
Blackburn College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | |||
| 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 |
Blackburn College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | 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 Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Blackburn College ($36,557.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Blackburn College ($17,721 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 10.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,020 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 104.9% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($28,916 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College 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 Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 93 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College 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 Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Mars Hill University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,300)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/