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Overview |
BAC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BAC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| 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 |
BAC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 3% |
Students |
BAC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 36% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,032 students)
BAC vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 97.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Belmont Abbey College ($36,557.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than BAC ($17,721 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 16.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,004 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 212.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($28,916 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC 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 BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 109 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
BAC vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is the same as at Mars Hill University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/