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Overview |
Macon State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Macon State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 51% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Macon State | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
Macon 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 1,505.5% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Macon State College ($36,557.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 48.2% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($6,750 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Macon State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($28,916 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon 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 Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Macon State College (38% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/