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Overview |
Indiana Tech | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Indiana Tech | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,032 students)
Indiana Tech vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Mars Hill University than Indiana Institute of Technology ($36,557.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Indiana Tech ($17,721 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 8.5% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($10,004 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 45.9% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($28,916 vs. $19,813)
Indiana Tech vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Institute of Technology (962) is 50 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Indiana Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (38% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $14,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,300)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/