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Overview |
MidlandU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MidlandU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
MidlandU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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
- Midland University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,032 students)
MidlandU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Mars Hill University?
- Midland University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at MidlandU than Mars Hill University ($37,500.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than MidlandU ($17,721 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 0.6% lower than costs at Midland University ($10,004 vs. $10,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Midland University ($28,916 vs. $27,057)
MidlandU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU 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 MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Midland University (962) is 50 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming MidlandU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Mars Hill University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and MidlandU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/