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Overview |
MCNY | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCNY | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MCNY | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
MCNY | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 89% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at Mars Hill University than Metropolitan College of New York ($36,557.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than MCNY ($17,721 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 12% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($10,004 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 124.6% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($28,916 vs. $12,873)
MCNY vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY 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 MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 1.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $8,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/