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Overview |
Mars Hill University | ABC | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 218 students)
Mars Hill University vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or ABC?
- Mars Hill University is 135.2% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Arlington Baptist College ($36,557.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than ABC ($17,721 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 20.4% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,310 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Arlington Baptist College (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 338.6% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($28,916 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or Mars Hill University .
Mars Hill University vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or ABC? 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 ABC and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Mars Hill University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Arlington Baptist College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $32,300)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,001 vs. $27,000)
- ABC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/