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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 35 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Mars Hill University is 290.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($36,557.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Shorter-CAPP ($17,721 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 15.6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,655 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 466% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($28,916 vs. $5,109)
Mars Hill University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Mars Hill University .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Mars Hill University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $17,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/