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Overview |
Mars Hill University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 809 students)
Mars Hill University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or St. Andrews University?
- Mars Hill University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Mars Hill University than St. Andrews University ($36,557.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than St. Andrews University ($17,721 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 14.8% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,004 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than St. Andrews University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 69.8% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($28,916 vs. $17,026)
Mars Hill University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at St. Andrews University (918) is 6 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Mars Hill University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or St. Andrews University? 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. Andrews University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Mars Hill University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,300)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/