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Overview |
Mars Hill University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/940 | |||
| 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 | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $357 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| 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
- Saint Augustines College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,108 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or St. Augustine's College?
- Mars Hill University is 233.3% more expensive to attend than St. Augustine's College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Saint Augustines College ($36,557.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than St. Augustine's College ($17,721 vs. $20,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 11.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,942 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Saint Augustines College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 145.7% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($28,916 vs. $11,769)
Mars Hill University vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 171 points higher than at St. Augustine's College (741)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at St. Augustine's College (15)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than St. Augustine's College (58.8%)
Mars Hill University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or St. Augustine's College? 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 St. Augustine's College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Saint Augustines College (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $4,000 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $28,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $7,620 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,620)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($279 vs. $357)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/