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Overview |
KY State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
KY State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 36% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,032 students)
KY State vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 365.5% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Kentucky State University ($36,557.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Mars Hill University ($11,473 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 23.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,076 vs. $10,004)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University as Mars Hill University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 250.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($28,916 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State 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 KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 19 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
KY State vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Kentucky State University (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $1,300 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $31,000)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/