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Overview |
Mars Hill University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 650 students)
Mars Hill University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or D&E College?
- Mars Hill University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Davis & Elkins College ($36,557.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than D&E College ($17,721 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 1.2% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($10,004 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($28,916 vs. $25,119)
Mars Hill University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 16 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,300)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/