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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,270 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,270 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,228 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,842 | $21,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $12,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,393 | 6,999 | ||
| Admitted | 1,085 | 5,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Claflin University | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 1,049 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Claflin University?
- Mars Hill University is 126.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Claflin University ($37,270.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Claflin University ($19,842 vs. $21,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 7.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,480 vs. $10,228)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University as Claflin University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 135% larger than aid received Claflin University ($28,914 vs. $12,306)
Mars Hill University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 97 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Claflin University (72.6%)
Mars Hill University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Mars Hill University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $30,700)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/