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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Mercyhurst 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Mercyhurst College than Mars Hill University ($40,530.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Mercyhurst College ($17,721 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 40.2% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,004 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 12.1% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($32,418 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Mars Hill University (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,300)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/