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Overview |
Mars Hill University | VSU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or VSU?
- Mars Hill University is 559.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at Mars Hill University than Virginia State University ($36,557.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Mars Hill University ($15,773 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 15.4% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,004 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 151.5% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($28,916 vs. $11,498)
Mars Hill University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 55 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or VSU? 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 VSU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Mars Hill University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/