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IU Southeast AUM Coker Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Wingate University Ship IUPUI Tennessee Wesleyan College BSU ASU| Indiana University East | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,032 students)
IU East vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 402.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Indiana University East ($36,557.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Mars Hill University ($8,837 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 6.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,412 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 267.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($28,916 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 49 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming IU East 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 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
IU East vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Indiana University East (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University East earn on average $600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($32,900 vs. $32,300)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/