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Overview |
Eastern | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,032 students)
Eastern vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 283% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Eastern Kentucky University ($36,557.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Mars Hill University ($10,806 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 3.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,004 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 173.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($28,916 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 116 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Eastern 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is the same as at Mars Hill University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,300)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/