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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Methodist | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | |||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Methodist than Mars Hill University ($37,438.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Methodist ($17,721 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 28.2% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,004 vs. $12,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University as Methodist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 14% larger than aid received Methodist University ($28,916 vs. $25,361)
Mars Hill University vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 43 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than Mars Hill University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,300)
- Methodist University and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Methodist University and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/