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Overview |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | herzing.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,820 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,820 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,243 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,953 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,269 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 153 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 144 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Herzing University-Birmingham | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Herzing University-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 578 students)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Herzing University-Birmingham or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 209.3% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Herzing University Birmingham ($36,557.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Herzing University-Birmingham ($17,721 vs. $21,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Birmingham are 8.2% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,243 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Herzing University Birmingham (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 361.3% larger than aid received Herzing University Birmingham ($28,916 vs. $6,269)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Herzing University-Birmingham 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 Herzing University-Birmingham .
- Herzing University-Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Herzing University-Birmingham vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Herzing University-Birmingham 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 Herzing University-Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at Herzing University-Birmingham is higher than Mars Hill University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Birmingham earn on average $11,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,300)
- Herzing University Birmingham students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,000)
- Herzing University-Birmingham graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Birmingham 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/