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Overview |
Life University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| 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 |
Life University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Life University | 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
- Life University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,032 students)
Life University vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 183.1% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Life University ($36,557.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Life University ($17,721 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 79.9% lower than costs at Life University ($10,004 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 142.5% larger than aid received Life University ($28,916 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University 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 Life University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Life University vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University 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 Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Mars Hill University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $32,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/