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Overview |
Mitchell College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Mitchell College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Mitchell College ($36,557.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Mitchell College ($17,721 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 47.9% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($10,004 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($28,916 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell 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 Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mitchell College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell 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 Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Mars Hill University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mitchell College earn on average $600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($32,900 vs. $32,300)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Mitchell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/