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Overview |
Mars Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,270 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,270 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,228 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,842 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,393 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 1,085 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,348 students vs. 1,049 students)
Mars Hill University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or West Liberty University?
- Mars Hill University is 327.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at Mars Hill University than West Liberty University ($37,270.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Mars Hill University ($14,203 vs. $19,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 4.6% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($10,228 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than West Liberty University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 341.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($28,914 vs. $6,547)
Mars Hill University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 72 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
Mars Hill University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Mars Hill University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,300)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/