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Overview |
Capitol College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 |
Capitol College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Capitol College ($36,557.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Capitol College ($17,721 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 28.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,004 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 101.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($28,916 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol 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 Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 111 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Capitol 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 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Capitol College (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $37,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $32,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/