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Overview |
AAMU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
AAMU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| 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 |
AAMU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AAMU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,032 students)
AAMU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 324.6% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Alabama A & M University ($36,557.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Mars Hill University ($14,600 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 5.1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,520 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Alabama A & M University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 187.3% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($28,916 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 62 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Alabama A & M University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/