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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | - | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 255 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Northwood University-Texas?
- Mars Hill University is 258.4% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Northwood University Texas ($36,557.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Mars Hill University ($14,456 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 13.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,784 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Northwood University Texas (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 104.2% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($28,916 vs. $14,160)
Mars Hill University vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Mars Hill University .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is the same as at Northwood University Texas (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $18,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $32,300)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/