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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Mars Hill University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 29% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Wake Forest than Mars Hill University ($61,012.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Wake Forest ($17,721 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 66.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,004 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($54,233 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Mars Hill University .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Mars Hill University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Mars Hill University (88% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $44,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $32,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/