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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 373 | 1,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $37,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $37,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $10,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,047 | $19,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,784 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,393 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,049 students vs. 373 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 325.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Arkansas Baptist College ($37,270.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Mars Hill University ($11,047 vs. $19,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 15.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,826 vs. $10,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Baptist College than Mars Hill University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 145.4% larger than aid received Arkansas Baptist College ($28,914 vs. $11,784)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (38% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $24,500)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $15,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,281)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($279 vs. $437)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/