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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 20.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 487 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Pacific Northwest College of Art is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Mars Hill University ($45,000.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($17,721 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 78.4% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($10,004 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Pacific Northwest College of Art (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Pacific Northwest College of Art ($28,916 vs. $20,309)
Mars Hill University vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Mars Hill University .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is higher than Mars Hill University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $29,900)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,981)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/