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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Bethel?
- Mars Hill University is 125.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Bethel University ($36,557.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Mars Hill University ($13,858 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 34.4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,004 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Bethel University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 115.9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($28,916 vs. $13,396)
Mars Hill University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 16 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Bethel University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/