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Overview |
Mars Hill University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 32.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 972 students)
Mars Hill University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 3% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at CCAD than Mars Hill University ($37,650.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than CCAD ($17,721 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 10% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,004 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($28,916 vs. $23,246)
Mars Hill University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Mars Hill University .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Mars Hill University (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,300)
- Columbus College of Art and Design and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus College of Art and Design and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/