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Coker Wingate University Tennessee Wesleyan College ASU Catawba College Montreat College NC State Valley City State University Erskine College| Mars Hill University | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mars Hill University | JC | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | JC | ||
| 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
- Jamestown College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or JC?
- Mars Hill University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Jamestown College ($36,557.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than JC ($17,721 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 16.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,560 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($28,916 vs. $17,022)
Mars Hill University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 132 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming JC 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 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or JC? 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 JC and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Mars Hill University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,300)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- JC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/