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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| East Carolina University | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
ECU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ECU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 1,032 students)
ECU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 721.1% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at Mars Hill University than East Carolina University ($36,557.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Mars Hill University ($14,410 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 8.1% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($10,004 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than East Carolina University (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 220.6% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($28,916 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 141 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
ECU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Mars Hill University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $32,300)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/