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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Shawnee State University?
- Mars Hill University is 291.4% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Shawnee State University ($36,557.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Mars Hill University ($13,313 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 15.8% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,004 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Shawnee State University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 274.7% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($28,916 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Mars Hill University vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Shawnee State University (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $32,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/