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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $37,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $37,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,869 | $10,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,417 | $19,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,808 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,291 | 1,393 | ||
| Admitted | 988 | 1,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goldey Beacom College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,074 students vs. 1,049 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 177.3% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Goldey Beacom College ($37,270.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Mars Hill University ($17,417 vs. $19,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 35.6% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($10,228 vs. $13,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Goldey Beacom College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 270.3% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($28,914 vs. $7,808)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Goldey-Beacom College (76.5%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Mars Hill University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,300)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,675 vs. $27,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/