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Overview |
Cambridge College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,072 | $37,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,072 | $37,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Cambridge 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 | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Cambridge College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,049 students)
Cambridge College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 106.2% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $18,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Cambridge College ($37,270.00 vs. $18,072.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 17.3% lower than costs at Cambridge College ($10,228 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Cambridge College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($28,914 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge 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 Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge 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 Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Cambridge College (38% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cambridge College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $32,300)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/