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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 66.2% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Dickinson College than Mars Hill University ($60,776.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Dickinson College ($17,721 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 59.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,004 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 36.8% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($39,554 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Mars Hill University .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Mars Hill University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Mars Hill University (84% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $29,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $32,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/