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Overview |
Stillman College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Stillman College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Stillman 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 282.9% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.9% higher at Mars Hill University than Stillman College ($36,557.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Mars Hill University ($15,574 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 0.5% lower than costs at Stillman College ($10,004 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Stillman College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 140% larger than aid received Stillman College ($28,916 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman 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 Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 81 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Stillman College (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $29,500)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($279 vs. $351)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/