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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | |||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Salem College | ||
| 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 469 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Salem College?
- Mars Hill University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Mars Hill University than Salem College ($36,557.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Salem College ($17,721 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 23% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,004 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($30,048 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 207 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Salem 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 Salem College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Mars Hill University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,300)
- Salem College and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/