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Overview |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or AU?
- Mars Hill University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Anderson University ($36,557.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than AU ($17,721 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 12.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,004 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,916 vs. $24,409)
Mars Hill University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 166 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than AU (45.4%)
Mars Hill University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or AU? 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 AU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Mars Hill University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,300)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/