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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 253 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Hiwassee College?
- Mars Hill University is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at Mars Hill University than Hiwassee College ($36,557.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 25.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($7,987 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Hiwassee College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 35 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Hiwassee College (20)
Mars Hill University vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and Mars Hill University.
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College 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/