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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | 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
- Graceland University Lamoni is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 1,032 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 17% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Mars Hill University than Graceland University Lamoni ($36,557.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Mars Hill University ($16,627 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 1% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($10,004 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 2.9% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($29,753 vs. $28,916)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Graceland University Lamoni (961) is 49 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Mars Hill University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $8,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,300)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $3,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,544 vs. $27,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/