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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Mars Hill University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Longwood University?
- Mars Hill University is 317.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Longwood University ($36,557.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Longwood University ($17,721 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 43.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,004 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 179.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($28,916 vs. $10,332)
Mars Hill University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 73 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Mars Hill University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,300)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/