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Overview |
Alma College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alma College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 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 |
Alma College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Alma College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | 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
- Alma College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,032 students)
Alma College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Mars Hill University?
- Alma College is 24% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Alma College than Mars Hill University ($45,346.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Alma College ($17,721 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 26.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,004 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($34,736 vs. $28,916)
Alma College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma 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 Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 198 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Mars Hill University (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/