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Overview |
Marian | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,032 students)
Marian vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Mars Hill University?
- Marian University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Marian than Mars Hill University ($37,600.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Marian ($17,721 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 20% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,004 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 0% larger than aid received Marian University ($28,916 vs. $28,904)
Marian vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 114 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Marian vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Mars Hill University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/