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Overview |
Mars Hill University | BBC | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 552 students)
Mars Hill University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or BBC?
- Mars Hill University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Clarks Summit University ($36,557.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Mars Hill University ($16,176 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 37% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($7,300 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($28,916 vs. $19,782)
Mars Hill University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than BBC (65.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or BBC? 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 BBC and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Mars Hill University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $32,300)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/