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Overview |
Mars Hill University | OCAC | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | OCAC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | OCAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 137 students)
Mars Hill University vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or OCAC?
- Mars Hill University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($36,557.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 0% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($10,000 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or Mars Hill University .
Mars Hill University vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or OCAC? 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 OCAC and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at OCAC is higher than Mars Hill University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $300 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $32,000)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More OCAC 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/