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Overview |
Great Lakes Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Lansing, MI | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 130 | 1,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glcc.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Great Lakes Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,890 | $37,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,890 | $37,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $10,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,390 | $19,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,274 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Great Lakes Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,393 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Great Lakes Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Great Lakes Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Great Lakes Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Great Lakes Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Great Lakes Christian College | 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Great Lakes Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,049 students vs. 130 students)
Great Lakes Christian College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Great Lakes Christian College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 97.3% more expensive to attend than Great Lakes Christian College for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Great Lakes Christian College ($37,270.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Lakes Christian College than Mars Hill University ($19,390 vs. $19,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Lakes Christian College are 2.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($10,000 vs. $10,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Lakes Christian College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 181.4% larger than aid received Great Lakes Christian College ($28,914 vs. $10,274)
Which college is harder to get into, Great Lakes Christian 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 Great Lakes Christian College .
Great Lakes Christian College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Great Lakes Christian 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 Great Lakes Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Great Lakes Christian College (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Great Lakes Christian College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $28,400)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Lakes Christian College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/