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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilson College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,360 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Wilson College?
- Mars Hill University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Wilson College ($36,557.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Wilson College ($17,721 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 19.6% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,004 vs. $11,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University as Wilson College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 103% larger than aid received Wilson College ($28,916 vs. $14,241)
Mars Hill University vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 29 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Mars Hill University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wilson College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $32,300)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/