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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 363 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Mars Hill University is 164.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($36,557.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($17,721 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 22.5% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,004 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 181.6% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($28,916 vs. $10,269)
Mars Hill University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943) is 31 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than Mars Hill University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $23,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,300)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/