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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Reed | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 60% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| 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 | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Reed | ||
| 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
- Reed College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Reed?
- Reed College is 76.3% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Reed than Mars Hill University ($64,450.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Reed ($17,721 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 59.4% lower than costs at Reed College ($10,004 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Reed College (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 65.5% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($47,864 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 471 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Reed students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Reed (30.8%)
Mars Hill University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Reed? 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 Reed and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Mars Hill University (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $32,300)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/