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Overview |
Longy | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Longy | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Longy | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Longy | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Mars Hill University?
- Longy School of Music is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Longy than Mars Hill University ($49,500.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Longy ($17,721 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 20% lower than costs at Longy School of Music ($10,004 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 9.9% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($31,776 vs. $28,916)
Longy vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy 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 Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Longy vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy 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 Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/