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Overview |
Guilford College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 |
Guilford College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Guilford College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 1,032 students)
Guilford College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Mars Hill University?
- Guilford College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Guilford College than Mars Hill University ($40,400.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Guilford College ($17,721 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 28.9% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,004 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as Mars Hill University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($30,922 vs. $28,916)
Guilford College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford 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 Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Guilford College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Mars Hill University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/