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Overview |
GWU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| 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 |
GWU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
GWU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,032 students)
GWU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Gardner Webb University ($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 GWU ($17,721 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 7.7% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,004 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($28,916 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 65 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming GWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
GWU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Mars Hill University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $32,300)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/