Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Coker Wingate University Tennessee Wesleyan College ASU Catawba College Montreat College NC State Erskine College| Mars Hill University | Williamson Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Mars Hill University | WCC | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 60 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Mars Hill University | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $12,960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | WCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | WCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | WCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | WCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 54% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 60 students)
Mars Hill University vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or WCC?
- Mars Hill University is 182.1% more expensive to attend than WCC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Williamson Christian College ($36,557.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Mars Hill University ($10,299 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 41.7% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($10,004 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 106.5% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($28,916 vs. $14,001)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WCC (3.25)
Mars Hill University vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or WCC? 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 WCC and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 38%)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/