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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Concord University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Concord University?
- Mars Hill University is 328.1% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Concord University ($36,557.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Mars Hill University ($8,464 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 0.9% lower than costs at Concord University ($10,004 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Concord University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 160% larger than aid received Concord University ($28,916 vs. $11,120)
Mars Hill University vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 82 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Concord 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 Concord University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Concord University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $32,300)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/