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Overview |
ECSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,032 students)
ECSU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 3,555.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 631.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Elizabeth City State University ($36,557.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Mars Hill University ($4,120 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 14.6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,727 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Elizabeth City State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 225.7% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($28,916 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 68 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Mars Hill University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $1,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/