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Overview |
Mars Hill University | MVNU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | |||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | MVNU | ||
| 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
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,941 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or MVNU?
- Mars Hill University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Mars Hill University than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($36,557.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than MVNU ($17,721 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 4.1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,612 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($28,916 vs. $23,202)
Mars Hill University vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 135 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Mars Hill University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $32,300)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/