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Overview |
Mars Hill University | SNU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | SNU | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | SNU | ||
| 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or SNU?
- Mars Hill University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Southern Nazarene University ($36,557.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than SNU ($17,721 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 26.6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($7,900 vs. $10,004)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University as Southern Nazarene University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 45% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($28,916 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU 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 SNU (3.3)
Mars Hill University vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or SNU? 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 SNU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Mars Hill University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $32,300)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/