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Overview |
ABAC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ABAC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| 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 |
ABAC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $279 |
Diversity |
ABAC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ABAC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | 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
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,647 students vs. 1,032 students)
ABAC vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 1,326.3% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($36,557.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Mars Hill University ($7,260 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are 21.6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,230 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 295.8% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($28,916 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC 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 ABAC .
- The average SAT score at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (933) is 21 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming ABAC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than ABAC (67%)
ABAC vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC 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 ABAC.
- Graduates from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $32,300)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- ABAC graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/