Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Coker RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CalArts | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mhc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CalArts | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $36,557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CalArts | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,032 students)
CalArts vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Mars Hill University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at CalArts than Mars Hill University ($54,440.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than CalArts ($17,721 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 24.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,004 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 41.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($28,916 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts 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 CalArts .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Mars Hill University (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/