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Overview |
Mars Hill University | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % 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 | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | St. Joe's | ||
| 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 St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 227 students)
Mars Hill University vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or St. Joe's?
- Mars Hill University is 108.9% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Mars Hill University than College of St Joseph ($36,557.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 20% lower than costs at College of St Joseph ($10,004 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than College of St Joseph (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Joe's (3.12)
Mars Hill University vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at St. Joe's is higher than Mars Hill University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of St Joseph earn on average $5,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $32,300)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $2,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($24,612 vs. $27,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/