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Overview |
Hood | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hood | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Hood | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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
- Hood College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,032 students)
Hood vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Mars Hill University?
- Hood College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Hood than Mars Hill University ($43,800.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Hood ($17,721 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 35.9% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,004 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($34,047 vs. $28,916)
Hood vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Hood vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Mars Hill University (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/