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Overview |
YHC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
YHC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| 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 |
YHC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
YHC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
YHC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
YHC | 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,032 students)
YHC vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Young Harris College ($36,557.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than YHC ($17,721 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 17% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,004 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Young Harris College ($28,916 vs. $25,643)
YHC vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC 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 YHC .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 62 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming YHC 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 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
YHC vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC 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 YHC.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and YHC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and YHC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/