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Overview |
Mars Hill University | CU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or CU?
- Mars Hill University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Cumberland University ($36,557.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than CU ($17,721 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 11.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,990 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($28,916 vs. $22,145)
Mars Hill University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 77 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming CU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CU (3.3)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than CU (66.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or CU? 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 CU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Cumberland University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $32,300)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/