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Overview |
Morningside College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Morningside College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Morningside College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Morningside 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
- Morningside College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 1,032 students)
Morningside College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Morningside College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Morningside College ($36,557.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Morningside College ($17,721 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 7.2% lower than costs at Morningside College ($10,004 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Morningside College ($28,916 vs. $25,011)
Morningside College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside 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 Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 158 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Morningside College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside 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 Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Morningside College is higher than Mars Hill University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Morningside College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and Morningside College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and Morningside College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College 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/