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Overview |
Naropa University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Naropa University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Naropa University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Naropa University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,065 students vs. 1,032 students)
Naropa University vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Naropa University ($36,557.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Naropa University ($17,721 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 6.9% lower than costs at Naropa University ($10,004 vs. $10,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Naropa University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Naropa University ($28,916 vs. $24,146)
Naropa University vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University 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 Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Naropa University (3.42)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Naropa University vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa University 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Naropa University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $25,800)
- Naropa University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Naropa University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Naropa University 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/