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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 36 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,270 | $17,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,270 | $17,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,228 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,842 | $29,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $3,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 25% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,393 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 1,085 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (1,049 students vs. 36 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Great Northern University?
- Mars Hill University is 110.6% more expensive to attend than Great Northern University for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Great Northern University ($37,270.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Great Northern University ($19,842 vs. $29,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 12.8% lower than costs at Great Northern University ($10,228 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Great Northern University (98% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 849.6% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($28,914 vs. $3,045)
Mars Hill University vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Mars Hill University .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Mars Hill University (77.9%)
Mars Hill University vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and Mars Hill University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/