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Overview |
Dominican College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | |||
| 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 |
Dominican College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Dominican College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,407 students vs. 1,032 students)
Dominican College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($36,557.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Dominican College ($17,721 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 40.1% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($10,004 vs. $14,020)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt as Mars Hill University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($28,916 vs. $22,666)
Dominican College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican 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 Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 33 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Dominican College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Dominican College is higher than Mars Hill University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $19,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $32,300)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/