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Overview |
DSC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 1,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $37,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $37,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $10,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $19,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | 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 | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
DSC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DSC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 1,049 students)
DSC vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 1,354.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Dalton State College ($37,270.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Mars Hill University ($5,083 vs. $19,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($10,128 vs. $10,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Dalton State College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 366% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($28,914 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Dalton State College (38% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $32,300)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $12,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/