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Overview |
Mars Hill University | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | AIU Atlanta | ||
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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 | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Mars Hill University | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,050 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or AIU Atlanta?
- Mars Hill University is 190% more expensive to attend than AIU Atlanta for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190% higher at Mars Hill University than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($36,557.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Atlanta than Mars Hill University ($15,509 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 45.7% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($6,866 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 341.8% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($28,916 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or Mars Hill University .
Mars Hill University vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (38% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $15,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $5,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,981)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/