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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $7,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Heritage University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 853 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Heritage University?
- Mars Hill University is 87.5% more expensive to attend than Heritage University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Heritage University ($36,557.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Mars Hill University ($7,841 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 65.1% lower than costs at Heritage University ($10,004 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 61.3% larger than aid received Heritage University ($28,916 vs. $17,929)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Mars Hill University vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Heritage 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 Heritage University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Heritage University (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Heritage University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $32,300)
- Heritage University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Heritage University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/