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Coker Kentucky Wingate University Murray State University Tennessee Wesleyan College ASU Campbellsville University Catawba College IWU Montreat College NC State Erskine College| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| 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 |
KWC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 36% | ||
Campus |
KWC | 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($36,557.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than KWC ($17,721 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 11.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,004 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($28,916 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC 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 KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 136 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC 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 KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Mars Hill University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $32,300)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/