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Overview |
McMurry | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 36% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Mars Hill University than MacMurray College ($36,557.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 2% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,810 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry 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 McMurry .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 10 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming McMurry students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than MacMurray College (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $32,300)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/