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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB Coker University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,032 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 3,555.7% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 631.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Fayetteville State University ($36,557.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Mars Hill University ($6,355 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,440 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 187.7% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($28,916 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 42 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Fayetteville State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $32,300)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/