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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Union | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $16,841 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $16,841 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $28,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $3,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Union | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Union | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Union based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 787 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Union?
- Mars Hill University is 117.1% more expensive to attend than Union for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Union Institute & University ($36,557.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Union ($17,721 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 15% lower than costs at Union Institute & University ($10,004 vs. $11,508)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 798.8% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($28,916 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or Mars Hill University .
Mars Hill University vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Union? 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 Union and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Union Institute & University (38% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $32,300)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $8,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($18,495 vs. $27,000)
- Union graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/