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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Columbia College?
- Mars Hill University is 72% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Mars Hill University than Columbia College ($36,557.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Columbia College ($17,721 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 19.1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,400 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Columbia College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 79.7% larger than aid received Columbia College ($28,916 vs. $16,089)
Mars Hill University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 59 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Mars Hill University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $32,300)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/