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Overview |
Mars Hill University | AAC | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,270 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,270 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,228 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,842 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,393 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 1,085 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,049 students vs. 259 students)
Mars Hill University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $37,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at AAC than Mars Hill University ($37,500.00 vs. $37,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than AAC ($19,842 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 0.9% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($10,228 vs. $10,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 50% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($28,914 vs. $19,277)
Mars Hill University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 51 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming AAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AAC (3.1)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than AAC (33.1%)
Mars Hill University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or AAC? 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 AAC and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Mars Hill University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $1,900 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/