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Overview |
Mars Hill University | SCU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | SCU | ||
| 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 425 students)
Mars Hill University vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or SCU?
- Mars Hill University is 114.5% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Southwestern Christian University ($36,557.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than SCU ($17,721 vs. $19,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 6.4% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,400 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Southwestern Christian University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 161.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($28,916 vs. $11,041)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Christian University (978) is 66 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming SCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SCU (3.22)
Mars Hill University vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or SCU? 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 SCU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Southwestern Christian University (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $4,900 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $27,400)
- Southwestern Christian University and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Christian University and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU 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/