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Overview |
Mars Hill University | CityU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | Open | ||
| 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 | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | CityU | ||
| 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
- City University of Seattle is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,095 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or CityU?
- Mars Hill University is 115.4% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at Mars Hill University than City University of Seattle ($36,557.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 1.2% lower than costs at City University of Seattle ($10,004 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than City University of Seattle (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Mars Hill University .
Mars Hill University vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or CityU? 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 CityU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than City University of Seattle (38% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $20,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $32,300)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $2,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($24,666 vs. $27,000)
- CityU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More CityU 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/