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Overview |
Grace University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceuniversity.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,324 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,798 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,079 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Grace University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 159 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Grace University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Grace University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
Grace University | 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 University based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 298 students)
Grace University vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace University or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 65.3% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Grace University ($36,557.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Grace University ($17,721 vs. $19,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 36.6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($7,324 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 121.1% larger than aid received Grace University ($28,916 vs. $13,079)
Grace University vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace University 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 University .
- The average SAT score at Grace University (1003) is 91 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Grace University 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 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Grace University vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Grace University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Grace University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Grace University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/