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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Columbia College Hollywood ($36,557.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Columbia College Hollywood ($17,721 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 65.7% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($10,004 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Columbia College Hollywood (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 295.1% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($28,916 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Columbia College Hollywood earn on average $3,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $32,300)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,023 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College Hollywood graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood 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/