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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Kentucky Christian University ($36,557.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Kentucky Christian University ($17,721 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 11.4% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,980 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 100.8% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($28,916 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Christian University (977) is 65 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University 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 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Mars Hill University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Christian University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $32,300)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/