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Overview |
Mars Hill University | W&J | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at W&J than Mars Hill University ($49,612.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than W&J ($17,721 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 35.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,004 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 34.7% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($38,963 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or W&J? 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 W&J and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Mars Hill University (74% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $24,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $32,300)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/