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Overview |
IU Southeast | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | |||
| 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 |
IU Southeast | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 1,032 students)
IU Southeast vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 402.6% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast 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 Southeast ($36,557.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Mars Hill University ($8,264 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 10.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,004 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Indiana University Southeast (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 298.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($28,916 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast 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 Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Southeast (955) is 43 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming IU Southeast 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 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
IU Southeast vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Southeast earn on average $6,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $32,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $6,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $27,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/