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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1122 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Mars Hill University ($37,896.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($17,721 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 48.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,004 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 3% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($28,916 vs. $28,061)
Mars Hill University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Mars Hill University .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Mars Hill University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Mars Hill University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $7,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $32,300)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/