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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 846/1033 | |||
| 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 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 281 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Mars Hill University is 207.7% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($36,557.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($17,721 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 34.6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($7,430 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 238.9% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($28,916 vs. $8,532)
Mars Hill University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925) is 13 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
Mars Hill University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,300)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($22,313 vs. $27,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/