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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Ohio Valley 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 273 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Ohio Valley University?
- Mars Hill University is 63.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Ohio Valley University ($36,557.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 8.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,190 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Mars Hill University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Mars Hill University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,300)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/