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Overview |
CCA | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
CCA | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CCA | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCA | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
CCA | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 268.5% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Concordia College Selma ($36,557.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than CCA ($17,721 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 75.5% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($5,700 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Concordia College Selma (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 444.9% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($28,916 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA 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 CCA .
CCA vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Concordia College Selma (38% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $7,200 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $25,100)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $9,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,870)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($279 vs. $381)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/