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Overview |
Mars Hill University | ODU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $301 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | ODU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Dominican University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,276 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or ODU?
- Mars Hill University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Ohio Dominican University ($36,557.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than ODU ($17,721 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 18.5% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($10,004 vs. $11,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($28,916 vs. $23,646)
Mars Hill University vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Dominican University (1009) is 97 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming ODU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than ODU (52.4%)
Mars Hill University vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or ODU? 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 ODU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Mars Hill University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/