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Overview |
Grace Bible College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Bible College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Grace Bible College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace Bible College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Bible College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace Bible College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Grace Bible College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Grace Bible 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Bible College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Bible College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 174.5% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Grace Bible College ($36,557.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Mars Hill University ($12,988 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 13.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,830 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Grace Bible College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 180.1% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($28,916 vs. $10,323)
Grace Bible College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Grace Bible College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Grace Bible College (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/