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Overview |
Dean College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,710 | $37,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,710 | $37,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,192 | $10,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,472 | $19,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,467 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dean College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 1,393 | ||
| Admitted | 3,967 | 1,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dean College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Dean College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | 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
- Dean College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,049 students)
Dean College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Mars Hill University?
- Dean College is 20% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($44,710.00 vs. $37,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Dean College than Mars Hill University ($44,710.00 vs. $37,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Dean College ($19,842 vs. $31,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 87.6% lower than costs at Dean College ($10,228 vs. $19,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($31,467 vs. $28,914)
Dean College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean 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 Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Dean College (73.7%)
Dean College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean 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 Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Mars Hill University (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,300)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/