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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Beacon College | ||
| 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 Beacon College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 501 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 27% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Beacon College than Mars Hill University ($46,420.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Beacon College ($17,721 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 42.3% lower than costs at Beacon College ($10,004 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Beacon College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Beacon College ($28,916 vs. $20,933)
Mars Hill University vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Mars Hill University vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Beacon College? 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 Beacon College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Mars Hill University (82% vs. 38%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Beacon College 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/