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Overview |
Mars Hill University | MACU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | MACU | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $283 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or MACU?
- Mars Hill University is 108.1% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Mid America Christian University ($36,557.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Mars Hill University ($16,105 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 15.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,632 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Mid America Christian University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 123% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($28,916 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Mars Hill University .
Mars Hill University vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or MACU? 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 MACU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Mid America Christian University (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,438)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($279 vs. $283)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/