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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Coker| Mars Hill University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mars Hill University | CSU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or CSU?
- Mars Hill University is 24% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Mars Hill University than Charleston Southern University ($36,557.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Mars Hill University ($17,536 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 12.5% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,004 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($28,916 vs. $26,417)
Mars Hill University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 118 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or CSU? 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 CSU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is the same as at Charleston Southern University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $32,300)
- Charleston Southern University and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/