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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Wittenberg 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Wittenberg University than Mars Hill University ($42,260.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Wittenberg University ($17,721 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 12.8% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,004 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($32,632 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Mars Hill University (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $32,300)
- Wittenberg University and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/