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Overview |
Alabama State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,032 students)
Alabama State vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 339% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Alabama State University ($36,557.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Mars Hill University ($13,176 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 65.4% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($6,050 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 188.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($28,916 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 68 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Alabama State vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Alabama State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $29,500)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/