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Overview |
Shorter | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Shorter | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Shorter | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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
- Shorter University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 1,032 students)
Shorter vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 63.3% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Shorter University ($36,557.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Mars Hill University ($13,490 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 6.4% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,400 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($28,916 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 57 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Shorter vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Mars Hill University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/