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Overview |
OU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| 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 |
OU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
OU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
OU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 36% | ||
Campus |
OU | 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 OU based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 953 students)
OU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Mars Hill University than Ottawa University Ottawa ($36,557.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than OU ($17,721 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 19.3% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($10,004 vs. $11,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Ottawa University Ottawa ($28,916 vs. $23,303)
OU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU 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 OU .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
OU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Mars Hill University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $14,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,300)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($21,875 vs. $27,000)
- OU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/