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Overview |
Mars Hill University | SVC | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | SVC | ||
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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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 26% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | SVC | ||
| 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 351 students)
Mars Hill University vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or SVC?
- Mars Hill University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Mars Hill University than Southern Vermont College ($36,557.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 10% lower than costs at Southern Vermont College ($10,004 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Southern Vermont College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 18 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at SVC (19)
Mars Hill University vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or SVC? 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 SVC and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Southern Vermont College (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Vermont College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $32,300)
- Southern Vermont College and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Vermont College and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/