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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 39% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Shaw University | ||
| 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
- Shaw University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Shaw University?
- Mars Hill University is 209.6% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Shaw University ($36,557.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Mars Hill University ($14,204 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 17.5% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,514 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Shaw University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 86% larger than aid received Shaw University ($28,916 vs. $15,548)
Mars Hill University vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Shaw University (61%)
Mars Hill University vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Shaw University? 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 Shaw University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Shaw University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $29,000)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/