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Overview |
Point U | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 |
Point U | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Point U | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Point U | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,032 students)
Point U vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 72.8% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Mars Hill University than Point University ($36,557.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Point U ($17,721 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 11.2% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,000 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 93.3% larger than aid received Point University ($28,916 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U 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 Point U .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 2 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Mars Hill University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Point University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,687)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/