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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University Coker North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
JCSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 |
JCSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
JCSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 1,032 students)
JCSU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 109.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Johnson C Smith University ($36,557.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than JCSU ($17,721 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 40.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($7,100 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 124% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($28,916 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 116 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $2,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $30,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/