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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $312 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Lourdes University | ||
| 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
- Lourdes University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Lourdes University?
- Mars Hill University is 42% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Mars Hill University than Lourdes University ($36,557.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Lourdes University ($17,721 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 20% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,004 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 60.3% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($28,916 vs. $18,038)
Mars Hill University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 71 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Mars Hill University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Lourdes University (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/