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Overview |
Mars Hill University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Mars Hill University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Mars Hill University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($36,557.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($17,721 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 22.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,004 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 1.8% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($28,916 vs. $28,392)
Mars Hill University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 34 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Mars Hill University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,300)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/