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Overview |
Mars Hill University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or University of Sioux Falls?
- Mars Hill University is 83.3% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Mars Hill University than University of Sioux Falls ($36,557.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than University of Sioux Falls ($17,721 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 23.7% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,090 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 138.6% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($28,916 vs. $12,117)
Mars Hill University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 134 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Mars Hill University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $11,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,300)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/