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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 623 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Bethany College?
- Mars Hill University is 19% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Mars Hill University than Bethany College ($36,557.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Mars Hill University ($17,605 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 19% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,004 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($30,005 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 5 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Mars Hill University vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Mars Hill University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/