Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Oakland Coker Wingate University Tennessee Wesleyan College ASU Catawba College Ithaca College Montreat College Heidelberg University NC State DePaul Erskine College| Rochester College | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Rochester College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | mhc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Rochester College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $36,557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Rochester College | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Rochester College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Rochester College | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | 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
- Rochester College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 1,032 students)
Rochester College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Rochester College ($36,557.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Rochester College ($17,721 vs. $18,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,440 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 81.9% larger than aid received Rochester College ($28,916 vs. $15,899)
Rochester College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester 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 Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester College (949) is 37 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Rochester College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Rochester College is higher than Mars Hill University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Rochester College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,300)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $2,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($24,403 vs. $27,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/