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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,138 | $37,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,138 | $37,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,736 | $10,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,935 | $19,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,609 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35 | 1,393 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 1,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3%Open | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,049 students vs. 556 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 307.9% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.9% higher at Mars Hill University than Luther Rice University ($37,270.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther Rice University than Mars Hill University ($3,935 vs. $19,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 63.6% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($10,228 vs. $16,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Luther Rice University (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 280% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($28,914 vs. $7,609)
Luther Rice University vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Luther Rice University (34.3%)
Luther Rice University vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Luther Rice University (38% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,300)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice 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/