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Overview |
McPherson College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McPherson College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 36% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Mars Hill University than McPherson College ($36,557.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than McPherson College ($17,721 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 0.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,918 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 31.9% larger than aid received McPherson College ($28,916 vs. $21,916)
McPherson College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at McPherson College (940) is 28 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming McPherson College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Mars Hill University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $32,300)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/