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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 66.7% | ||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 320 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Goddard College?
- Mars Hill University is 100.7% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Goddard College ($36,557.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Goddard College ($17,721 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 376.4% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($2,100 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Goddard College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 189.1% larger than aid received Goddard College ($28,916 vs. $10,002)
Mars Hill University vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Mars Hill University .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Mars Hill University.
- Graduates from Goddard College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $32,300)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Goddard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/