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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Coker | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Coker | ||
| 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
- Coker College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,160 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Coker?
- Mars Hill University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Coker College ($36,557.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Coker ($17,721 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 1.1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,892 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Coker College ($28,916 vs. $25,519)
Mars Hill University vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 48 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Coker? 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 Coker and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Mars Hill University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Coker College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/