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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 227 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Centra College?
- Mars Hill University is 295.6% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Centra College ($36,557.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Centra College ($17,721 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 6.4% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,406 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 345.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($28,916 vs. $6,495)
Mars Hill University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Mars Hill University .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Centra College (40%)
Mars Hill University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Centra 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 Centra College and Mars Hill University.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,300)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/