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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 767 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Mars Hill University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Alderson Broaddus College ($36,557.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Alderson Broaddus College ($17,721 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 1.7% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($10,004 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 17.3% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($28,916 vs. $24,656)
Mars Hill University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 68 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College 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 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Mars Hill University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Mars Hill University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,300)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/