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Overview |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| 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 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or AU?
- Averett University is 3% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at AU than Mars Hill University ($37,640.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than AU ($17,721 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 13.6% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,004 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Averett University ($28,916 vs. $26,246)
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 Averett University (913) is 1 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
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 (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $32,300)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/