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Overview |
NDNU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
NDNU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
NDNU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | 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 NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Notre Dame de Namur University ($36,557.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 50.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($10,004 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Notre Dame de Namur University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU 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 NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 2 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Mars Hill University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $26,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $32,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/