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Overview |
Bennett College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 |
Bennett College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bennett College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 128.5% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Bennett College for Women ($36,557.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Bennett College ($17,721 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 9.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,100 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 92.8% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($28,916 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett 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 Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett 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 Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Mars Hill University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bennett College for Women earn on average $100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/