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Overview |
Mars Hill University | CNU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or CNU?
- Mars Hill University is 289.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Christopher Newport University ($36,557.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than CNU ($17,721 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 19.9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,004 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 260.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($28,916 vs. $8,022)
Mars Hill University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 243 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or CNU? 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 CNU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Mars Hill University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $32,300)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/